Australian coach Robbie Deans warned his team that the highly-anticipated rugby match against Ireland at the Croke Park in Dublin this Sunday will serve as a test for the team’s development.
Australia defeated England last weekend but Deans said that the team should not be complacent in the upcoming match considered that Ireland is a Six Nations titlist and could provide a tougher match. He said that this will serve a test for the team to determine if they already have what it takes to dominate the sport.

He said that it’s “litmus test” for the team since aside from being Six Nations champions, Ireland has been European Cup champions for two years (2008 and this year) thus making Sunday’s match a lucrative one.

He added that the Irish team is always expected to win everytime which gives them more confidence when it comes to high profile matches.