The brand new Nations Championship kicks off this weekend with a mouthwatering clash of hemispheres and a feast of rugby free to air.
What Is It?
The 12 biggest teams in international rugby collide every two years. North faces south across six rounds of elite competition, culminating in a blockbuster Finals Weekend.
Australia v Ireland
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish, Saturday.
On TV: Live on Virgin Media One and ITV.
Ireland Team
Dan Sheehan captains in the absence of the injured Caelan Doris. Sam Prendergast is named at 10.
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