In 60 seconds: NZ too good for Ireland in Tokyo

The decision to switch Beauden Barrett to full-back and move to twin playmakers with Richie Mo’unga at fly-half continues to pay dividends for the All Blacks

In 60 seconds: NZ too good for Ireland in Tokyo

Key moment: Two tries from All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith inside the first 20 minutes put this game beyond Ireland before they got out of first gear as the world champions dismantled their opponents with clinical ruthlessness.

A third try, this time for Beauden Barrett off turnover ball, followed before half-time and left Ireland trailing 22-0 at the interval and needing a miracle second half that did not materialise.

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