Tevita Kuridrani and Sefanaia Naivalu scored a try each for the Wallabies however it was not enough as Australia's grand slam dream is over after a 27‑24 defeat to a gutsy Ireland in the Northern Tour Rugby Test this morning.
Trailing 17‑0 in the 39th minute, Australia scored three straight tries to snatch an unlikely lead with 20 minutes remaining ‑ before Ireland's Keith Earls scored the match‑winning try in the 66th minute and the home side defended well for the win.
Also today, England won their 12th successive rugby Test of the year defeating Argentina 27‑14 at Twickenham.
Both sides scored two tries apiece but a 17‑point haul from Owen Farrell, courtesy of five penalties and a conversion, helped seal England's win.
Meanwhile, Sona-tane Takulua slotted an 81st minute penalty to clinch a dramatic 19‑17 win for Tonga over Italy.
Takulua was his side's hero as he finished with a 14‑point haul, thanks to four penalties and a conversion.
In other matches this morning, a late Justin Tipuric try sealed a comfortable 27‑13 victory for Wales over South Africa in Cardiff while Scotland pulled off a spectacular first half display to beat Georgia 43‑16.
The All Blacks and France match has just kicked off.
Source: Planet Rugby
