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Ireland has received a boost ahead of their quarter-final against the All Blacks, with wingers Mack Hansen and James Lowe named in an unchanged XV from the one that easily dispatched Scotland. Join The Roar for live updates with kickoff at 6am AEDT.
Both wingers were in doubt after Hansen felt calf soreness after returning to the field following a HIA check, while Lowe suffered an eye injury.
But Andy Farrell hasn’t hesitated in naming either, despite Australian-born Hansen not training on Monday.
Ireland, however, have lost lock James Ryan because of a wrist injury. He is expected to be fit should Ireland reach the semi-finals for the first time.
It’s a quality line up, with only Robbie Henshaw the only other regular player in the matchday 23 that is missing following an injury at training last week.
Hansen’s fellow Australian Finlay Bealham has been named on the bench.
New Zealand have named an experienced lineup with a combined 1366 Test caps worth of experience.
“We are where we want to be,” said Ian Foster. “World Cup quarterfinals are so exciting for many reasons, and we know the pressure they bring.
Captain Sam Cane is joined by Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell in the starting loose forward trio. It will mark the first time they have run out together since the team’s 35-20 win over South Africa in Auckland.
Loosehead prop Ethan de Groot has returned from suspension to join Codie Taylor and Tyrel Lomax in the front row. Their last-start together was in the team’s 38-7 win over Australia in Melbourne.
After a hat-trick of tries against Namibia, Leicester Fainga’anuku has been selected on the left wing and will feature alongside Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan in the back three. He gets his place with Mark Telea dropped due to a disciplinary issue.
Finlay Christie gets the nod ahead of Cam Roigard to back up Aaron Smith.
“We have huge respect for Ireland who are number one in the world for a reason,” added Foster. “We are excited by the opportunity we have in front of us and expect to be tested in many ways. That is what World Cups are about.”
Teams
Ireland (1-15): Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton (c), James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan.
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Jimmy O’Brien
New Zealand (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Richie Mo’unga, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett.
Streaming: Stan Sport
Odds (via PlayUp): Ireland $1.63, New Zealand $2.29.
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