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DUBLIN : Losing captain Johnny Sexton to injury shortly before Saturday's 13-10 victory over Australia was a blessing in disguise for Ireland as they tested their squad depth and resolve ahead of next year's World Cup, coach Andy Farrell said.
It will be a game that perhaps won't live long in the memory, but the manner in which Ireland dug deep when not at their best to see off Australia was the most pleasing aspect for Andy Farrell.
While you have to go back to the summer of 2018 for the last meeting of Ireland and the Wallabies, the four-and-a-half year gap between games would have been cut in two if not for Covid-19.
Andy Farrell takes charge of Ireland for the 30th time on Saturday night as they bid to sign off on a groundbreaking year with a ninth win from 11 games.
A successful 12 months for Irish rugby so far, but there's still one big night left before they sign off.
Donal Lenihan believes Ireland will get the better of Australia in their Test on Saturday but that it will be "more competitive than people realise".
Twelve months ago, it felt like Peter O'Mahony's role in the Irish team was changing.
It's no coincidence that during Ireland's impressive run to the top of the world rankings, they've consistently been able to keep 15 players on the field at all times.