Welcome to the live coverage of an electrifying match-up at Eden Park as the All Blacks take on Ireland in the Nations Championship. This game marks a significant debut for the All Blacks' Dave Rennie at this iconic venue, succeeding Scott Robertson as head coach. Meanwhile, Ireland eyes a historic victory, aiming to be the first team since France in 1994 to conquer the All Blacks in their stronghold.
New Zealand continues to boast the longest undefeated streak in the annals of international rugby, with a staggering record of 50 wins and two draws since their last defeat 32 years ago against France. Stay tuned as we bring you the live updates right here.
New Zealand Team Lineup:
1. Ethan de Groot
2. Codie Taylor
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Josh Lord
5. Patrick Tuipulotu
6. Tupou Vaa'i
7. Luke Jacobson
8. Ardie Savea (c)
9. Cam Roigard
10. Ruben Love
11. Josh Moorby
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Quinn Tupaea
14. Will Jordan
15. Damian McKenzie
Replacements:
16. Asafo Aumua
17. Xavier Numia
18. Fletcher Newell
19. Anton Segner
20. Peter Lakai
21. Cortez Ratima
22. Anton Lienert-Brown
23. Caleb Clarke
Ireland Team Lineup:
1. Tom O’Toole
2. Dan Sheehan (c)
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Joe McCarthy
5. James Ryan
6. Tadhg Beirne
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Jack Conan
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
10. Sam Prendergast
11. Jimmy O’Brien
12. Stuart McCloskey
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Robert Baloucoune
15. Hugo Keenan
Replacements:
16. Ronan Kelleher
17. Jeremy Loughman
18. Thomas Clarkson
19. Nick Timoney
20. Sean Jansen
21. Craig Casey
22. Ciaran Frawley
23. Bundee Aki
The match is being broadcast across the globe, with ITV covering the United Kingdom, TF1 in France, Virgin Media Television in Ireland, Sky Italia in Italy, Wowow in Japan, Sky Sport in New Zealand, Nine Network and Stan Sport in Australia, and SuperSport in South Africa.
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea expressed his excitement and determination before the game:
"Tonight, we not only play for our winning streak but for each other and our fans. It’s all about putting our best foot forward and tackling the challenge head-on."
The stakes are particularly high for the All Blacks, as a loss today could pose questions about their invincibility at Eden Park. Similarly, for Ireland, a win would not only break a historical record but also serve as a huge boost ahead of future tournaments.
As the tension builds up at Eden Park, both teams are warming up on the pitch, each set of fans cheering loudly, creating an electric atmosphere. Stay tuned as we bring you minute-by-minute updates from what promises to be a thrilling contest at this legendary rugby venue.
