Kiss chases biggest scalp

He’s arguably the most influential member of Declan Kidney’s coaching set-up, and Les Kiss is determined to leave New Zealand with an elusive victory over the All Blacks.

Kiss’s stamp on this Irish side has been apparent from the early days of this coaching team — the ‘shooters’ in defence, the infamous choke-tackle — were hallmarks of the Grand Slam-winning class of 2009.

The Australian was also handed the attacking brief this year after Alan Gaffney stood down from his role as backs coach.