Rugby

South Africa and Australia to highlight November series

Third opponent of autumn 2014 series in Dublin likely to be against Georgia

Australia outhalf Quade Cooper scores a try against Ireland during the game at the Aviva Stadium in November. The Wallabies will also take on Ireland at the stadium in November 2014. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Australia outhalf Quade Cooper scores a try against Ireland during the game at the Aviva Stadium in November. The Wallabies will also take on Ireland at the stadium in November 2014. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Fri Dec 06 2013 - 10:57

South Africa and Australia will provide the highlights of Ireland’s November autumn international series in 2014, with a possible meeting with Georgia in between the visit of the two southern hemisphere giants.

The Springboks will get the series underway on Saturday November 8th, while Australia will visit for a second straight year when they play the final game on Saturday November 22nd.

Although not yet confirmed, the IRFU have stated that Georgia are the most likely opposition for the game on Saturday November 15th.

All three games will take place at the Aviva Stadium. Kick-off times have still to be decided.

2014 autumn internationals (all games at the Aviva Stadium)
Saturday November 8th: Ireland v South Africa.
Saturday November 15th: Ireland v Tier 2 Nation (Georgia TBC).
Saturday November 22nd: Ireland v Australia.

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