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All Blacks roar back as Tadhg Beirne shown controversial red card - Andy Farrell’s side went ahead despite adversity in Chicago
Scott Robertson’s side begin their quest to become the fifth All Blacks side to win a Grand Slam, and it starts in Chicago, of all places. Not your typical launching pad for a Grand Slam (the 1978 side started their tour at Cambridge University).
New Zealand starting XV: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 5 Fabian Holland, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Ardie Savea, 8 Peter Lakai.
The All Blacks started their Grand Slam pursuit with a grinding 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago but face a nervous wait over the fate of Barrett brothers Scott and Jordie. The pair were forced off injured in the first half and will be in some doubt ahead of the next match of the tour against Scotland next weekend.
Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.
Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks's victory over Ireland - and whether there's more global demand for rugby than
Nine years on from an historic success over the All Blacks, Ireland return to Chicago to take on New Zealand again. Then coached by Joe Schmidt, Ireland secured their first ever victory over the world champions at Soldier Field in 2016,
Ireland are set to face off against New Zealand in what promises to be another thrilling clash between the two sides in Chicago. The match kicks off at 8.10pm and will be broadcast live on both Virgin Media 1 and TNT Sports 2. You can follow live updates throughout the evening below.
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Ireland v All Blacks: Five takeaways including the not-so-farcical red card as ‘outrageous’ Wallace Sititi shines
Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley penalty and a Tadhg Furlong try, despite being down a man due to Tadhg Beirne’s red card – more on that shortly.
It wasn't to be a repeat of 2016 as Ireland lost their first November test match 26-13 to the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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