A clean sweep against Ireland, Italy and France would exceed expectations. But a couple of wins would send Joe Schmidt out on a high and boost confidence a year out from the World Cup.

A clean sweep against Ireland, Italy and France would exceed expectations. But a couple of wins would send Joe Schmidt out on a high and boost confidence a year out from the World…

The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.

On the back of a record five straight wins, Ireland will go into their Test clash with the Wallabies on Saturday as heavy favourites. And with one potential weakness nowhere to be…