Talking points as Ireland prepare to face New Zealand in Dublin

Ireland centre Bundee Aki came out on top on his only previous meeting with his native New Zealand (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland go in search of a seventh successive win when they host New Zealand on Saturday at a sold-out Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Andy Farrell’s side warmed up for the visit of the world’s top-ranked side by dismantling Japan in their opening autumn fixture last weekend.