Ireland v Australia predictions: Our rugby experts give their verdict on the big match

"Can Irish produce the performance they crave or will tired Joe Schmidt side have one up their sleeves?"

"Ireland are a better team than Australia and if they can solve their set-piece problems and impose themselves physically, they should come out on top of a tight affair."

"Joe Schmidt will have the Wallabies ready, but an Ireland statement is long overdue."

Ireland are a better team than Australia. Solving set-piece problems and imposing physical dominance are essential for Ireland to secure victory. If Ireland execute at the scrum and lineout and bring physical intensity, they should prevail in a tight contest. Joe Schmidt will prepare the Wallabies thoroughly and present tactical challenges. Fatigue may affect the Australian side, but disciplined coaching can offset tiredness. An authoritative Irish performance is overdue and would provide clear momentum. The match will hinge on set-piece accuracy, forward domination and which side can impose tempo and physicality most effectively.

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