It was nerve wracking at times in the second half against Australia in Ireland's final November International.
But with the clean sweep completed, Ireland can plan ahead for a vital 2015 which includes a Six Nations defence and a World Cup opportunity.
On this week's Monday Rewind, I was joined in studio by former Ireland, Toulouse and Leinster back row Aidan McCullen to analyse Saturday's match and the Autumn Series as a whole.
Ireland's recent form and the structured and intelligent rugby played by Joe Schmidt's team has naturally raised expectations.
But as Aidan explains they may not be in vain from both a tactical and personnel perspective.
Listen in via the podcast player below or download via iTunes
So what else can you hear on this week's Rewind. Here's the Running Order for today's podcast:
- Aidan McCullen on Ireland v Australia (4 minutes in)
- Kenny Cunningham on Crystal Palace v Liverpool (11 minutes 30 seconds in)
- GAA Director General Pauric Duffy post-International Rules (14 minutes in)
- Australia assistant manager Tadgh Kennelly (18 minutes 30 seconds in)
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