In July 2020, Ireland was scheduled to play a two-test series against Australia as part of the 2020 July rugby union tests; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was postponed on 15 May.[1] [2] The scheduled series was to occur two years after Ireland previously toured Australia, with the visiting side winning that series 2–1, the first time Ireland had won a series in Australia since 1979. This series was to be Andy Farrell's first overseas tour since becoming Ireland's head coach, as well as new Australia head coach Dave Rennie's first in charge since he took over from Michael Cheika.[3][4]
| 2020 Ireland rugby union tour of Australia | |||||
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| Coach(es) | Andy Farrell | ||||
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 Australia | |||||
| Tour chronology | |||||
| Previous tour | Australia 2018 | ||||
| Next tour | New Zealand 2022 | ||||
Fixtures
edit| Date and time | Venue | Home | Score | Away |
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| 4 July 2020 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Australia
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 Ireland
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| 11 July 2020 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Australia
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Ireland
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Squads
editNote: Ages, caps and clubs are as per 4 July, the first test match of the tour.
Ireland
editCoaching team:
- Head coach:
Andy Farrell - Assistant coach: Mike Catt
- Forwards coach:
Simon Easterby - Scrum coach: John Fogarty
Australia
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "IRFU confirm postponement of Ireland's Test series against Australia". The 42. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Ireland summer Tests in Australia now 'highly unlikely'". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Dates and venues for Ireland's two-Test tour of Australia in 2020 confirmed". The42. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ "UPDATED: Wallabies win "significant fight" for Rennie's services after "late" All Blacks interest". rugby.com.au. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2020.