Given their current pre-eminence, Henry could be forgiven for wishing away the next 12 months until his side kick-off the next global jamboree in front of their home fans against Tonga on 9 September.

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Sam Parkin headed the Perth side in front before Michael Higdon equalised for the Buddies with a free-kick.

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But there were several chances for the home side to make the game safe, substitute Kenwyne Jones completely missing his kick in front of goal and Zenden seeing two efforts blocked.

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The Irish fly-half missed his first kick on 65 minutes but made amends shortly after to take his side a converted try in front.

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