New Zealand
42
Match Complete
Ireland
19
| 77 |  | J. Carbery | ||
| 76 |  | B. Aki | ||
| J. Barrett | | 71 | ||
| P. G. Sowakula | | 70 | ||
| J. Barrett | | 54 | ||
| A. Savea | | 52 | ||
| 45 | | J. Carbery | ||
| 43 | | G. Ringrose | ||
| J. Barrett | | 38 | ||
| A. Savea | | 37 | ||
| J. Barrett | | 35 | ||
| Q. Tupaea | | 35 | ||
| J. Barrett | | 30 | ||
| S. Reece | | 29 | ||
| J. Barrett | | 21 | ||
| J. Barrett | | 20 | ||
| 5 | | K. Earls |
| 6 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 6 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The New Zealand All Blacks host Ireland in the first of three Test matches as the international rugby season gets underway. Join The Roar for live scores from 5:05pm AEST.
The All Blacks are missing several players due to COVID but they won’t be treating that as an excuse should they lose.
“This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the year, leading into a sold out series,” Coach Ian Foster said.
“After what seems like a long time away from home, it couldn’t be scripted better to be back in front of our fans for this match.”
“Whilst this week hasn’t exactly gone to plan for us, our overall preparation has gone really well.”
Ireland have been somewhat of a bogey team for the All Blacks and while winning at Eden Park is a different kettle of fish, a win in Dublin back in November will still be fresh in their mind as will be their wins in 2018 and 2016.
“We have talked about it. History does not lie, does it? That is why I said what I said before with regards to what is coming, what is going to be good enough and what is not going to be good enough,” coach Andy Farrell said.
Game Information
Venue: Eden Park
Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEST)
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: New Zealand $1.20, Ireland $4.60 – odds via PlayUp
New Zealand
(15-1) Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece, Rieko Ioane, Quinn Tupaea, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (c), Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Ofa Tuungafasi, Codie Taylor, George Bower.
Reserves
Samisoni Taukei’aho, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Angus Ta’avao, Pita Gus Sowakula, Dalton Papalii, Finlay Christie, Richie Mo’unga, Braydon Ennor.
Ireland
(15-1) Hugo Keenan, Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton (c), Jamison Gibson Park, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris
Reserves
Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Cian Healy, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Bundee Aki
Nothing, just a good turnout for a winter game..
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
What was wrong with the weather?
Joe King
Roar Rookie
He’s pretty popular with some.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
And axe murderer you feel is acceptable? I mentioned someone having passion and you have blown out of proportion. I have not seen you pull others up for worse comments. Again using axe murderer is poor form.
scrum
Roar Rookie
I was simply making the point that 2 wrongs do not make a right. Because others might behave badly is no excuse. If your standards are such that you feel the comments by West are acceptable well you have a problem. Those sort of comments would not be acceptable in the work place or in social gatherings. Why should they be acceptable on this website
Divided Loyalties
Roar Rookie
Something did change very quickly ????
Tim J
Roar Rookie
But you talk about an axe murderer, which is worse especially in a court of law? Grow up and stop being so precious.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
He has used an axe murderer as a reference Winston. One wonders about him.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
An axe murderer? What an over the top comment, you certainly are not respected by me after that bizarre comeback.
scrum
Roar Rookie
What’s the relevance of that- this is a Rugby website . But if behaving as a grub is OK by you no point in my saying anymore.
scrum
Roar Rookie
So if your next door neighbour is an axe murderer it’s ok for you to be an axe murderer. Stop trying to defend the indefensible, but if that is standards by which you conduct your life well that’s your problem - but please do not expect to be respected
Brian
Guest
Scott Barrett is a ??? Too late citing him after the game. But what else do we expect. You're the best team in the world, I don't know why you do this shit and more to the point, why you get away with it, right in front of the ref. It's like you can't be touched. That folks, is why we get pissed off.
Kane
Roar Guru
The Irish websites are already saying he’s not playing. He has a history of concussions so would likely fail to make the 7 day exemption.
Jacko
Roar Rookie
Rubbish. Contact to the shoulder is 100% legal and always will be.
Jacko
Roar Rookie
that sounds like a big whinge to me Nick. They copped a 6 trys to 3 hiding and you want to blame a ref who did his best all night to keep Ireland in the game.
winston
Roar Rookie
Yeah cause no one uses the f word on a rugby field
Jacko
Roar Rookie
Ireland got owned.... that simple. No idea...
Faith
Roar Rookie
Well done ABs. There was still a sense in this game that ABs individual talent won against a better coached team.
Ruckit
Roar Rookie
Do you have 1 victory in there somewhere.good for you. Live off that one for as long as you need..
Chas
Roar Rookie
Can you elaborate on the ref Nic?