Hansen ready for every All Black eventuality

Gentleman, that he is, Beaumont whispers to Moss “may the best team win”.

“Christ, I hope not,” replied Moss.

As with some of the tales surrounding my late, lamented, second row partner, there remains a certain mythical element to that one. There is nothing mythical, however, about the merits of the New Zealand side that arrived in Dublin a few days ago and no disputing the fact they are indeed a better side than Ireland.