Ireland vs New Zealand – LIVE!
Ireland begin their Autumn Nations Series fixtures tonight with a blockbuster showdown against New Zealand in Dublin. It is a repeat of the quarter-final epic from last year’s World Cup, when Ireland’s last-eight hoodoo continued and the All Blacks marched on, eventually losing to South Africa in the final.
New Zealand come into this after surviving a huge scare against England at Twickenham a week ago, when George Ford’s late penalty hit the post and the fly-half then missed a last-gasp drop-goal attempt. They know more will be needed here if they are to quieten a raucous Dublin crowd and earn a statement win.
Andy Farrell will soon to take a temporary step away from the Ireland job, to focus on the Lions ahead of next year’s tour to Australia, but for now his full focus remains on his Irish responsibilities. This is a first return to action since a thrilling win over South Africa in the summer. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Ireland vs New Zealand latest news
Farrell: Revenge not on Ireland’s mind
18:38 , Matt Verri
New Zealand beat Ireland at last year’s World Cup, but Andy Farrell has insisted that is not added motivation for his side.
“No, that’s the truth – do you need that when you’re playing one of the best sides in the world? Everyone knows that’s the truth,” Farrell said.
“There has been a lot of rugby played and a lot of water gone under the bridge [since that game] so it doesn’t even play a part in it.
“Irish rugby is in a good place and I think everyone knows New Zealand are always the team to beat.
“I expect it to be as good as ever, if not better.”
(AP)
Stage is set…
18:27 , Matt Verri
It’s going to get loud tonight. Very, very loud.
Standard Sport prediction
18:17 , Matt Verri
It promises to be a thrilling clash tonight, as it so often is when these two sides meet.
New Zealand had the edge at the World Cup last year, but Ireland were also having to deal with the pressure of breaking their quarter-final hoodoo.
Roared on by the Dublin crowd tonight, we’re going for them to beat the All Blacks.
Ireland to win, by seven points.
New Zealand team news
18:05 , Matt Verri
New Zealand have been dealt a blow with both Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor ruled out, though Brodie McAlister, Harry Plummer and Ruben Love have joined up with the squad.
New Zealand XV: Will Jordan; Mark Tele’a, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Damien McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Tamaita Williams, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Scott Barrett, Tupou Vaa’i, Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea
Replacements: Gorge Bell, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Pasilo Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samipeni Finau, Cam Roigard, Anton Leinert-Brown, Stephen Perofeta
(AFP via Getty Images)
Ireland team news
17:55 , Matt Verri
Hugo Keenan is back in the Irish squad following his Olympic exploits earlier this summer.
Back-row Peter O’Mahony has joined up with Farrell’s squad and both scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and wing Mack Hansen return from injury.
Ireland XV: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris
Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Jamie Osborne
(Brian Lawless/PA Wire)
How to watch Ireland vs New Zealand
17:48 , Matt Verri
TV channel: Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 at 7pm GMT on Friday ahead of an 8.10pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also watch the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: Follow all the action right here with us!
Good evening!
17:40 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Ireland vs New Zealand!
Huge night coming up in Dublin, one of the biggest fixtures of the Autumn Nations Series.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8:10pm GMT from the Aviva Stadium.
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