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Ed Elliot

Andy Farrell signs off for Lions duty as late Ireland comeback thwarts Australia

Late drama: Gus McCarthy scored the try that led Ireland past Australia in Dublin - (Getty Images)

Ireland boss Andy Farrell signed off before his British and Irish Lions sabbatical in victorious fashion thanks to a nervy 22-19 comeback win over Joe Schmidt's Australia in Dublin.

Gus McCarthy's late try helped the hosts narrowly come out on top against former head coach Schmidt in an engrossing encounter marking the 150th anniversary of Irish rugby.

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