NZ v Ireland, Chicago, 4 November 2016

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IRELAND v NEW ZEALAND
5 November 2016
15:00 CDT / 20:00 GMT
Soldier Field, Chicago, USA

Live on eir Sport and BT Sport

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (England), Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
TMO: Rowan Kitt (England)

A. Head to Head

28 Played 28
0 Won 27
1 Drawn 1
27 Lost 0
310 Points 812

B. Recent Form

24 November 2013
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
22 – 24 to New Zealand

23 June 2012
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
60 – 0 to New Zealand

16 June 2012
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
22 – 19 to New Zealand

9 June 2012
Eden Park, Auckland
42 – 10 to New Zealand

20 November 2010
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
18 – 38 to New Zealand

C. Teams


NEW ZEALAND 

1. Joe Moody
2. Dane Coles
3. Owen Franks
4. Patrick Tuipulotu
5. Jerome Kaino
6. Liam Squire
7. Sam Cane
8. Kieran Read – captain
9. Aaron Smith
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Julian Savea
12. Ryan Crotty
13. George Moala
14. Waisake Naholo
15. Ben Smith

16. Codie Taylor
17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi
18. Charlie Faumuina
19. Scott Barrett
20. Ardie Savea
21. TJ Perenara
22. Aaron Cruden
23. Malakai Fekitoa


IRELAND

1 McGrath
2 Best
3 Furlong
4 Ryan
5 Toner
6 Stander
7 Murphy
8 Heaslip
9 Murray
10 Sexton
11 Zebo
12 Henshaw
13 Payne
14 Trimble
15 Kearney
16 Cronin
17 Healy
18 Bealham
19 Dillane
20 van der Flier
21 Marmion
22 Carbery
23 Ringrose

Game on

Geen sport voor watjes wrote:We will still win.

Don't go getting my hopes up...

It's on I tell you.

CJ!!!!!!!!!!!

This is great. Wish the commentators would stop talking about 2013. All Blacks too indisciplined thus far.

Brilliant test match in the offing now

Just seen the score. Deja vu again as Ireland lead most of the game to lose it in the dying seconds?

I hope not, come on Ireland!

Keep it tight. Nothing too fancy

mikey_dragon wrote:Just seen the score. Deja vu again as Ireland lead most of the game to lose it in the dying seconds?

You don't know that.

We could lose it long before the closing seconds!

This ref is going to replace Wayne Barnes in NZ's affections

Err - England fan here but have been around long enough to understand that the correct thing to say is
'Believe'....

Except for Kearney's usual non tackling it should be 18-3. However he is playing well otherwise.

Too easy so far

Oh yes

Just tuned in - absolutely fantastic Ireland.

If Ireland don't win from here...

Cyril wrote:If Ireland don't win from here...

You know the All Blacks... against anyone else...

We must NOT concede before half time

I don't know how many Irish are over there, but the home fans certainly are on our side!

IRELAND,IRELAND,IRELAND.You lovely,lovely,lovely boys.The greatest 1st half ever of Irish and European rugby.Mrs EJ is doing a jig and i'm opening more wine.COME ON!

Championship minutes here

It's genuine tactic and it's the same for everyone, but the choke tackle really is anti-rugby and annoying to watch (unless your side is doing it!).

Cyril wrote:It's genuine tactic and it's the same for everyone, but the choke tackle really is anti-rugby and annoying to watch (unless your side is doing it!).

To hell with that- I'll take 40 minutes of choke tackles in the second half if thats what it takes!!

Well well well.

Gutted I missed the start.

Would have liked to have seen the number 8 response to the haka.

Chicago Cubs just won the World Series of Baseball, it's a lucky town this weekend.

Gwlad wrote:Chicago Cubs just won the World Series of Baseball, it's a lucky town this weekend.

Congrats for being the 112th person to post that. You win a prize!

How many ranking points would Ireland get for this?

(I know, it's the ABs and everything could change.)

stub wrote:How many ranking points would Ireland get for this?

(I know, it's the ABs and everything could change.)

Is this a capped game? I thought it was just an exhibition for the USA fans?

Cyril wrote:

stub wrote:How many ranking points would Ireland get for this?

(I know, it's the ABs and everything could change.)

Is this a capped game? I thought it was just an exhibition for the USA fans?

Ah, not sure.

Cyril wrote:

Gwlad wrote:Chicago Cubs just won the World Series of Baseball, it's a lucky town this weekend.

Congrats for being the 112th person to post that. You win a prize!

You counted them all. Well done. Now, lets get back to the rugby there's a good boy.

Cyril wrote:

stub wrote:How many ranking points would Ireland get for this?

(I know, it's the ABs and everything could change.)

Is this a capped game? I thought it was just an exhibition for the USA fans?

Why wouldn't it be capped?

Lovely gesture forming up as a number eight in memory if Axel for the haka. Saw on the Munster forum someone (blue rinsed I think) make the comment that Murray was streets behind Smith...not on that showing

Brilliant stuff from Ireland! Playing like a side possessed and the AB's look short on answers. Not going to count my chickens just yet against such a superb side but, if we can hold on for a win, then yahoooo!!

Great half from Ireland. Doing everything right and nothing wrong. NZ still favourites but they'll have to go up about 5 gears in the second half.

Traditionally NZ will come back and narrow the lead, Ireland just need to keep the forward intensity and line speed and take their kicks. First score in the 2nd half is critical.

The game is listed as a test so should be capped.

Just noticed Ha;lf time and Ireland in the lead 25 - 8. Well done Ireland keep it up.

The Blacks are going to come out all guns blazing in the second half I reckon but I don't think the Irish are in the mood to be denied.

I like the way we're playing. If we don't run out of puff, this good be a great win.

Reckon Ireland could put 60 points on Wales if they played next week.

At match. Atmosphere insane. Ref slightly on Irish side. NZ lads around us nervous. I'm more stressed winning. Massive ne t 20.

mikey_dragon wrote:Reckon Ireland could put 60 points on Wales if they played next week.

6 nations looks interesting..

wolfball wrote:At match. Atmosphere insane. Ref slightly on Irish side. NZ lads around us nervous. I'm more stressed winning. Massive ne t 20.

The atmosphere is coming across as very strong. You're a lucky sod. Enjoy your night!

wolfball wrote:At match. Atmosphere insane. Ref slightly on Irish side. NZ lads around us nervous. I'm more stressed winning. Massive ne t 20.

NZ players look nervous to me.

Notch wrote:

Cyril wrote:

stub wrote:How many ranking points would Ireland get for this?

(I know, it's the ABs and everything could change.)

Is this a capped game? I thought it was just an exhibition for the USA fans?

Why wouldn't it be capped?

Hmmm, not sure. I just had an idea that it wasn't.

In that case, come on Ireland! NZ's ranking points will take a pasting, moving Eddie's boys closer to that no.1 ranking

scrummy wrote:I like the way we're playing. If we don't run out of puff, this good be a great win.

All Blacks lethal in the last 20. We'll need to be reaching 60 with our lead more or less intact.

Gwlad wrote:

Cyril wrote:

Gwlad wrote:Chicago Cubs just won the World Series of Baseball, it's a lucky town this weekend.

Congrats for being the 112th person to post that. You win a prize!

You counted them all. Well done. Now, lets get back to the rugby there's a good boy.

Sure thing, good to have you back on the boards, Gwlad

stub wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Reckon Ireland could put 60 points on Wales if they played next week.

6 nations looks interesting..

Scotland installed as dark horses...

Well done Ireland. Not sure we can come back. Issues around short lineout and 3rd kicking option remain. Added to that Crotty is out so we're down an additional playmaker.

You just know that NZ will turn it on at some point. Will Ireland have enough left in the tank to match them? Couldn't want for a better score to start the 2nd half though

We will win by ten points...