Australia vs Ireland

On Saturday the 17th of September , 2011 Eden Park was packed with crowds of people to watch Australia and Ireland battle it out for a win in world cup rugby.

The referee for this high interest game was New Zealander Bryce Lawrence.

The Australian team that night was made up of :

1. S.Kepu


2. S.Moore


3. B.Alexander


4. D.Vickerman


5. J.Horwill ( captain )


6. R.Elsom


7. D.Pocock


8. R.Samo


9. W.Genia


10. Q.Cooper


11. A.Ashley-Cooper


12. P.Mc Cabe


13. A.Fainga'a


14. J.O'Connor

The Ireland team players were:

1. R.Kearney


2. T.Bowe


3. B.O'Driscoll ( captain )


4. P.Wallace


5. L.Fitzgerald


6. R.O'Gara


7. T.O'Leary


8. C.Healy


9. J.Flannery


10. J.Hayes


11. D.O'Callaghan


12. P.O'Connell


13. S.Ferris


14. D.Wallace


15. J.Heaslip

In the end Ireland won 15-6 against Australia it was a very surprising result to most people.

Irish eyes will certainly be gleaming after what will go down as one of the most thrilling matches in RWC history.Sorry Aussies!!!

By Emma Clarke