Ireland will host Australia in a one-off International Rules Test at Croke Park on Saturday, 21 November.

The GAA and the AFL today confirmed the match, which comes after last year’s match between the two countries in Perth, which Australia won.

The last time the International Rules series was in Croke Park, Ireland won the second of two Tests - they had won the first in Breffni Park 57-35 - 37-116, for a 173-72 overall series win.

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail welcomed what he called Australia’s commitment to the format.

“We are confident that the Irish public will turn out in large numbers to see the best of the two codes compete for the Cormac McAnallen Cup and we welcome Australia’s commitment to the series and their decision to once again select All Australian players for the game,” Ó Fearghail said.

GAA Director General Páraic Duffy said: “The success of last year’s one-test series has prompted us to continue with this format for 2015 with a view to re-igniting interest in the cross-code game in Ireland.”

AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan said the AFL was delighted to return to Ireland and would do so with the same approach used in last year’s Test match in Perth, with only All Australian players eligible for selection as part of the tour party.

“Australian and Irish fans want to see a spectacular and competitive contest played between the most talented AFL players and Ireland’s best Gaelic footballers,” Mr McLachlan said.

Australia will be coached by a panel of Alastair Clarkson, Ross Lyon and Chris Scott for the Test.