In July 2020,
Ireland was scheduled to play a two-test series against
Australia as part of the
2020 July rugby union tests; however, due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was postponed on 15 May.[1][2] The scheduled series was to occur two years after Ireland
previously toured Australia, with the visiting side winning that series 2–1, the first time Ireland had won a series in Australia since
1979. This series was to be
Andy Farrell's first overseas tour since becoming Ireland's head coach, as well as new Australia head coach
Dave Rennie's first in charge since he took over from
Michael Cheika.[3][4]