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Ireland v Australia: 11 battles that will be settled once and for all by sport tomorrow

It’s going to be carnage.

CENTURIES OF EMIGRATION have left Ireland and Australia inextricably linked despite their geographical differences. Tomorrow, however, the two nations will be at war.

Not actual war, you understand, but sporty war. Yes, our best and brightest GAA and rugby players are going up against their counterparts in the two codes.

So, before the one off International Rules match throws in at 9.45 AM and the rugby Test kicks off at 4.30 PM, here’s a taster of some of the bragging rights that will be up for grabs.

Which nation’s Simpsons episode was better?

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knifey spoony

Enda Kenny v Tony Abbott

The battle of the ‘Prime Ministers’ could get a little sweaty.

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Skippy…

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v Fungi

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Big W v Penneys

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The Banshee…

Banshee Wikipedia Wikipedia

v Bunyip

They’re both terrifying.

Bunyip_(1935) Wikipedia Wikipedia

U2 V AC/DC

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The battle of stupid hats that tourists love

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Getting cheap Ryanair flights to Salou v Cheap Jetstar flights to Bali

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The shocking headline head-to-head

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Dinny v Alf

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This classic Guinness ad…

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V this awesome Tooheys ad

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Who will prevail?

O’Connell: Ireland better prepared to face ‘super power’ Australia than last year

No compromise: The players Ireland need to perform Down Under this weekend

Originally published Friday, 16.00

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