Injuries to Jamie Osborne, Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong, and Ryan Baird will sideline them for Ireland’s upcoming match against Australia, with Osborne’s absence being described as a significant loss by forwards coach Paul O’Connell. Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, now leading Australia, will face his former team in a crucial showdown at the Aviva Stadium, with O’Connell acknowledging Schmidt’s coaching prowess and the challenge his team presents. Despite recent victories over Argentina and Fiji, Ireland will look to end their autumn campaign on a high note against the Wallabies before head coach Andy Farrell temporarily departs to lead the British and Irish Lions tour next year.
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