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Have Ireland ‘poked the bear’? Talking points ahead of New Zealand Test

Andy Farrell’s in-form side have won 12 of their last 13 Tests, including victory over the All Blacks on home soil in November.

Ireland defeated New Zealand in Dublin last autumn (Niall Carson/PA)

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022 - 09:03

Ed Elliot

Ireland begin their three-match series against New Zealand on Saturday at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland.

Andy Farrell’s in-form side have won 12 of their last 13 Tests, including victory over the All Blacks on home soil in November.

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