The only issue now is managing expectations.
Three wins from three in the November Series have left Joe Schmidt's Ireland brimming with confidence ahead of a pivotal 2015 which includes the twin challenges of a Six Nations title defence and a World Cup.
For in-depth analysis of the match, listen to Aidan McCullen on the Monday Rewind (4 minutes in)
The new Ireland has shown how clinical it can be and the Rugby Analyser App performance indicators from the Saturday win over Australia bear testament to that...
A look at the first half shows just how clinical Ireland were in attack during a first half which saw the team race into a 17 - 0 lead. The numbers for attack percentage on the left panel and turnover ball are particularly impressive in terms of execution.
Attacking percentage dropped in the second half as did the percentage of successful turnover. But as Australia rallied in the second period, look at the Ireland defence percentage in comparison to the first '40.
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