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Ireland skipper Peter O'Mahony expects Australia to provide the same tough test they usually do, resulting in a "huge battle".
Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies have the attack to hurt Ireland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
Allan Alaalatoa was in the side to face Ireland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane Saturday, however, he succumbed to an ankle knock.
Ireland's last Test win in Australia came in 1979 but Brian O'Driscoll believes the Six Nations Grand Slam champions can down the Wallabies.
Australia have two debutants in their XV for Saturday's clash with Ireland, who themselves have a new look for this tour.
David Pocock and Israel Folau's differing views on gay rights could make for an uneasy dynamic in the Australia team, says Brian O'Driscoll.
Ireland are already looking towards defending their Six Nations title and attacking the World Cup, according to coach Joe Schmidt.
Rory Best's hamstring injury means he will miss Ireland's three-match series in Australia next month.
Australia full-back Reece Hodge knows Six Nations champions Ireland possess quality across their backline that can worry the Wallabies.
Jared Payne has ended his playing career on medical advice and will take up a role as defence coach at Ulster.
A quartet of Ireland coaches have put pen to paper on new contracts to continue their work with the Six Nations winners.
Fergus McFadden's season is over after the Leinster back damaged his hamstring against Scarlets last month.
Andrew Trimble is to hang up his boots after a 13-year career with Ulster and Ireland, the winger racking up 70 international caps.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes the IRFU had "no option" in their decision to sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.
Ireland and Ulster pair Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have had their contracts terminated.
Ireland are the Northern Hemisphere's form team, but Brian O'Driscoll is aware that may not still be the case when the World Cup begins.
