5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

Ireland have had the upper hand -- at last -- in recent years.

TURN THE TIDE: Ireland have won three of four meetings with New Zealand during the reign of Andy Farrell (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris.

The Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks but have had the upper hand recently by winning four of the last six meetings.