Donal Lenihan: Back row battle crucial as Blackadder goes forth for All Blacks but it could be Doris’s day

Donal Lenihan assesses three key battles that could decide Saturday's meeting between Ireland and New Zealand
Donal Lenihan: Back row battle crucial as Blackadder goes forth for All Blacks but it could be Doris’s day

HAIL TO THE CHIEF: Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton makes a jersey presentation to outgoing IRFU chief executive Philip Browne before the captain’s run at Aviva Stadium. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Different but the same

International rugby’s latest centurions Beauden Barrett and Johnny Sexton, both having reached the 100th cap mark for their countries within a week of each other, are not only set to go head to head on Saturday but likely to prove the most influential performers on their respective teams.

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