Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia in Dublin in 2016
Wednesday 2 December 2015 15:40, UK
Ireland will face Rugby World Cup finalists New Zealand and Australia in next year's autumn internationals.
Joe Schmidt's men will kick-off against a tier two nation on November 12 before the world champion All Blacks visit the Aviva Stadium the following weekend.
Ireland's last game of 2016 will be against the Wallabies, who they defeated in their last meeting in Dublin in November 2014.
IRFU chief executive Philip Browne said: "New Zealand return to Ireland for the first time since that incredible game in 2013 and Australia have shown that they are one of the most exciting and effective teams in world rugby after winning the Rugby Championship and finishing runner-up at this year's Rugby World Cup."
Ireland could play New Zealand twice next November with the first Test expected to be announced for Chicago's Soldier Field on November 5.
2016 Guinness Series
November 12: Ireland v tier two nation
November 19: Ireland v New Zealand
November 26: Ireland v Australia
