Saturday June 14
7:30pm

It’s a new era for the Qantas Wallabies tonight when Robbie Deans takes the reigns as coach for Australia’s Test season opener against Ireland.

The Melbourne Test will be played live from Telstra Dome in Melbourne and will mark the kick off of the 2008 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series.

Kiwi Deans, who is the first ever foreign coach of the Wallabies, has won four Super 14 titles while in charge of the Crusaders, making him the most successful coach in Super 12 and Super 14 history.

But will he be the man who can change the fortunes of the Wallabies though? Ireland will also be hoping they can turn their luck around after disappointing World Cup performances and their worst ever Six Nations campaign.

The coverage, which will begin with a pre-game show at 7.30pm, will be hosted by MATTHEW WHITE, with expert commentary from GORDON BRAY, DAN CROWLEY and TIM HORAN.

PLEASE NOTE: Screening in Sydney and Brisbane only at this time.