Five takeaways as 'relieved' Irish overcome 'four areas of concern'

Ireland narrowly defeated Australia 33-31 in the opening round of the Nations Championship in Sydney. The match was a high-scoring thriller decided by a missed penalty kick in the final moments of the game.
Why it matters
The Nations Championship represents a significant shift in the international rugby calendar, and this match serves as a high-stakes indicator of current team form.
Ireland celebrate the Nations Championship victory that was confirmed by a late penalty miss from Ben Donaldson, inset
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