A stone-faced Australia coach Robbie Deans offered no excuses for the Wallabies shock 15-6 defeat by Ireland at the World Cup last night.
The Australians, with their Tri Nations-proven pack and potent backline, were overwhelming favourites to win the match and Pool C but were blown well off course by a passionate Irish team playing in front of a noisy pro-Irish crowd at Eden Park.
Deans said they were outplayed and that it didn't matter what elements it came down to, they came to play and win but came second.
The defeat means Australia is almost certain to be in the same half of the draw as defending champion South Africa and host New Zealand in the knockout stages.
Meanwhile this afternoon it will be an all-or-nothing for Wales and Samoa in their second Pool D match at Waikato Stadium.
Wales will go into the game in the unaccustomed role of favourite but skipper Sam Warburton believes that the tag doesn't add any pressure.
The match kicks off at 3.30pm
Story by: William Waqavakatoga
Deans offers no excuses for shock loss
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