As it happened: New Zealand v Ireland in the Nations Championship minute-by-minute

Andy Farrell's side look to finish their tour on a high with an historic win at Eden Park.
HUMAN TRAFFIC:  Ireland's Joe McCarthy comes up against New Zealand's Fletcher Newell and Ardie Savea. Pic: INPHO/Photosport/Brett Phibbs

HUMAN TRAFFIC:  Ireland's Joe McCarthy comes up against New Zealand's Fletcher Newell and Ardie Savea. Pic: INPHO/Photosport/Brett Phibbs

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