Well what a night and what a game soaked but it was worth it.
Just reading comments and well I see it clear Hook is a tool and again it showed tonight from what I've read.
Starting up front Borlaise was excellent I thought for a fella making his debut.
Varley was excellent tonight and well again I find it hard to believe he is behind Best.
Ian Nagle was excellent and this mixed with Ryan's ban could shoot him into Heineken Cup contention. He was immense in the lineout and superb around open play.
Coughlan lead by example and well was excellent in leading Ronan and O'Mahony who as a unit performed.
Duncan Williams had a few nervy moments but played well and kept the defense honest.
Warwick did a fine job and was excellent with boot out of hand and did a fine job kicking at goal given the conditions.
Tuitupou just doesn't miss a tackle and well is like Mafi but seems to have a bigger skill-set.
Earls well again showed in glimpses that he should've been preparing for a start saturday but doesn't get the respect off Irish set-up
On the team as a whole well they had this 'in your face attitude' and for a relatively inexperienced team they really stood up to Austrailia and in my opinion showed the Irish team what they are lacking - Passion, Pride and the look of a team willing to put their bodies on the line for eachother no matter what.
Johne Murphy injured leg in first 5 mins but didn't come off until last few mins because he didn't want to let down his team or miss out. In a cold and miserable night players were frozen and could have folded but didn't. Leinster seem to have it, Munster have it but Ireland seem to be loosing it - That will to play for the team.
