New Zealand media still wary of 'determined' Ireland, despite convincing Auckland win

Media reaction: 'Ireland are no mugs. They are, in fact, one of the best teams in the world'
New Zealand media still wary of 'determined' Ireland, despite convincing Auckland win

TRY: Ireland's Garry Ringrose scores his side's second try despite the tackle of Ardie Savea at Eden Park in Auckland. 

It was, by common consent, the perfect way to stuff the comments of the All Black doubters back down their throats – but there was enough in the post-match thoughts of New Zealand media to suggest no-one is the series victory for granted just yet.

Ahead of the second test in Dunedin next Saturday, All Blacks coach Ian Foster told media: "I thought you saw a very determined Irish team. They would have had enough glimpses of good moments in the first quarter and the third to walk away with some hope.

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