When and where to watch Ireland vs Australia | Time, TV, tickets, team news and more

Ireland is set to play Australia in their final Autumn Nations Series game on Saturday in a heavily-anticipated game. 

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is making a return to Dublin this week, this time as coach to Ireland’s opposition. 

Saturday’s Dublin showdown with the Wallabies will be Ireland’s final match before head coach Andy Farrell takes a break to lead next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The Six Nations champions began November with a 23-13 loss to New Zealand before returning to winning ways against Argentina and Fiji.

Here’s your need-to-know guide ahead of Saturday’s big clash:

Where is the game on?

The game is set for an afternoon kick-off at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

What time does it start?

The game is set to get underway at 3.10pm.

Are tickets still available?

Unfortunately for those looking for last-minute plans, Saturday's showdown is completely sold out. 

What are the odds?

Ireland comes into the game as heavy favourites at a price of 1/14 to take the win, visitors Australia are 15/2 and a draw is priced at 35/1. 

Where can I watch the match?

The game will be broadcast live on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Player, with coverage kicking-off at 2pm. 

What are the teams? 

Neither side has named their starting team just yet, but are expected to do so on Wednesday.

However, after Tuesday's training session, Jamie Osborne, Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have all been ruled out of Ireland’s autumn finale against Australia.

Versatile Leinster back Osborne and Ulster wing Stockdale sustained groin and hamstring issues respectively during Saturday’s 52-17 win over Fiji.

Prop Furlong has not featured at all this month due to a hamstring problem, while lock Baird suffered a head injury in his country’s 22-19 victory over Argentina on November 15.