Byrne steps off the bench to kick Ireland to gritty victory

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Ireland.................. 13pts
Tries: Aki 66 Conversions: Crowley 67 Penalties: Crowley 10, Byrne 76

Australia .............. 10pts
Tries: Petaia 70 Conversions: Foley 71 Penalties: Foley 54

Match winner: Ross Byrne celebrates after his late penalty
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Ireland, clocking up their 12th straight win at home, completed an unbeaten autumn with a hard earned win over Australia in a match that will not live long in the memory. We haven’t had many turkeys this autumn but the highlights package from this game will be the briefest of affairs.
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