THERE was no play-off for third at the last Wheelchair World Cup – although the margins in the semis suggest Australia was the third place getter.
Eventual runners up France had a game on their hands on the way to an 84-40 win over the Wheelaroos, while winners England thrashed Wales 125-22.
But tonight’s third-place play-off against Ireland left no doubt about the bronzed Aussies as they ran out 70-24 winners.
The Australians took control from the start Corey Cannane crossing in only the second minute at WIN Entertainment Centre.
Tony Popple posted two in a row to make it 16-0 in the twinkling of an eye before Ireland managed to peg one back via Cian Horgan in the ninth minute.
The Wolfhounds were unfortunate not to score a couple more in the first half but trailed 44-4 at the break.
Daniel Anstey and Bayley McKenna each finished with a hat-tricks, Popple and Diab Karim two tries each.
