Aviva Stadium makeover: How a team of 100 worked through the night to prepare for Ireland v NZ

Within minutes of the final whistle of the World Cup qualifier draw with Portugal, a small army of ground staff were deployed to commence preparations for Saturday’s Autumn international between Ireland and the All Blacks

A view of the Aviva Stadium being changed after Thursday night's Ireland vs Portugal soccer game, in preparation for Saturday afternoon's Ireland vs New Zealand All Blacks rugby game. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The Republic of Ireland soccer squad were still in the dressing rooms when another crack Irish team took to the Aviva Stadium pitch on Thursday night.

Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo