‘Look out for that blue headgear!’ — All Blacks skipper Barrett eager to nullify Tadhg Beirne threat

The Munster skipper who rediscovered his indomitable Lions form in quick time on his return at Croke Park two weeks ago isn’t the only threat posed by Andy Farrell’s forwards.

New Zealand All Blacks Squad Training, University of Illinois, Chicago, United States of America 30/10/2025

Scott Barrett and the All Blacks pack will be on a blue alert at Solder Field on Saturday night as they look to keep Ireland’s pack leader quiet.

"Yeah, Tadhg Beirne has been in great form, particularly around the breakdown. That’s what we’ve highlighted, where we need to nullify him and his game. I guess look out for that blue headgear!,” said the skipper after New Zealand’s Captain’s Run in Chicago on Friday afternoon.