The Republic of Ireland will warm up for their vital World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in September with a friendly against Australia. Giovanni Trapattoni’s side, who are currently level on points with World champions Italy at the top of Group 8, will face the Socceroos at the redeveloped 26,000-capacity Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick on Wednesday, 12 August.

It will be the first time Ireland have played a senior international game in Limerick, and the first time the home of Munster rugby has hosted a major football fixture.

via RTÉ Sport: Trap’s boys to face Australia at Thomond.