Donal Lenihan: All Blacks don't have this test series under lock and key yet

Despite playing some excellent rugby, Ireland found themselves 23 points in arrears as they trudged off the pitch at half-time. No team in the world could recover from that position, in Eden Park of all places.

FIRST TRY DELIGHT: Pita Gus Sowakula enjoys scoring his first All Black try as New Zealand complete the 42-19 win at Eden Park in Auckland. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

TWO games into Ireland’s demanding five-match schedule, each and every member of the Irish squad now has a full appreciation of just how difficult and demanding touring this country can be. 

Welcome to New Zealand.