Australia aiming to piggyback on feelgood vibes generated by the Socceroos in Nations Championship opener

The Wallabies begin their Test season against world No.3 Ireland on Saturday, and they’re set to do it with a halves pairing who’ve never played together.

Andy Farrell has coached against the Wallabies more than any other over the last two years, with the Lions and Ireland. And he is a big fan.

It is a rugby bonanza as there are six games for three consecutive weeks in July

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Skipper Harry Wilson said Friday Australia will look to feed off a wave of patriotic sporting fever sweeping the country when they face Ireland in the Nations Championship.

The tournament will show us where all the major Test nations are in their preparation for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Australia aiming to piggyback on feelgood vibes generated by the Socceroos in Nations Championship opener

The Wallabies have a poor recent record against Ireland and has no right to go into the Sydney Test with high expectations, but they need to take a stand.

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Familiar foes clash on the opening weekend of the inaugural edition of the new competition

New competition kicks off with six games on Saturday

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallabies welcome Ireland to Sydney as the Nations Championship gets under way. Join Daniel Gallan for updates

The Wallabies will hope to get their Nations Championship off to the perfect start against Ireland in Sydney

Live updates of the Nations Championship test between Australia and Ireland in Sydney.