Key moments of a World Cup classic - through the eyes of those who made it happen

From Ireland's poor start to the 37-phase rescue effort at the death, the World Cup quarter-final was one for the ages. Possibly the most intense test in living memory

UP FOR IT: Ireland's Mack Hansen and Leicester Fainga'anuku of New Zealand compete for possession at the Stade de France. 

IRELAND’S POOR START.

Having made strong opening in each of the three Tests in their historic 2-1 series victory on New Zealand soil in 2022, it was Ireland’s turn to be on the receiving end of an opening whirlwind at Stade de France.