James Hopes takes five as Australia beat Ireland

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A five-wicket haul by James Hopes has helped steer Australia out of potential trouble against Ireland as they prepare for a five-match ODI series against England.

Hopes and Tim Paine, who scored 81 as an opener, were the standouts for an Australia side that will need to lift their game when they take on the old enemy for the last time before the 2010/11 Ashes.

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