Ireland (25) 40 / 29 (8) All Blacks
Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks did battle in the End Of Year Tours 2016 Internationals at
Soldier Field, Chicago, USA, at 22:00 SA Time (15:00 USA Time, 20:00 GMT, Sunday 06:00 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Ireland:
- Penalties – Johnny Sexton (2), Conor Murray (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Jordi Murphy (1), CJ Stander, Conor Murray (1), Simon Zebo (1), Robbie Henshaw (1)
- Conversions – Johnny Sexton (2), Joey Carbery (1)
All Blacks:
- Penalties – Beauden Barrett (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – George Moala (1), TJ Perenara (1), Ben Smith (1), Scott Barrett (1)
- Conversions – Beauden Barrett (3)
Teams:
Ireland |
New Zealand All Blacks |
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Expected weather: It will be mostly sunny with few cloud cover. There will be a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C.
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (England), Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
TMO: Rowan Kitt (England)
McLook wrote:
That’s a shame for Jordi hope he recovers well from that one. Will be interested to hear your thoughts on how his replacement Josh van der Flier plays as he had such a good season last year really impressed for such an unknown (to me at the start of last season) youngster.
AB trying to up the tempo.
McLook wrote:
WHAT??? Sounds like Ireland are in fire!
Ireland box kick. Retain possesion. Nother box kick. Ireland lineout on NZ 25.
Bullscot wrote:
Yip Ireland is on fire.
AB running at them Another turnover in midfield.
Scrum. Next stop will result in halftime.
Sexton kick out. Halftime.
If NZ win from here it will be a miracle.
Ciao McLook and Bully.
Incredible by Ireland!
@ McLook:
Any other team it would be a miracle – for NZ it would be normal.
Sensational from Ireland so far.
The_Young_Turk wrote:
Yes, if there is a team who can pull this out of yhe bag its NZ.
This certainly put the SA close series win against Ireland in perspective.
Will love to be a fly on the wall in the NZ dressing room right now.
Ireland had 63% of the possession in first half.
Just hope Ireland can pull it off but don’t think 3 tries in quick succession is beyond the ABs.
Ireland play at the tackle is going to be crucial in 2nd half. NZ will come out with serious intent in the 2nd half.
Ian Foster. Got to win some line outs. Dicipline. Need to get our hands on the ball and keep possesion.
@ McLook:
No doubt, the first 10 minutes will be crucial for Ireland.
NZ bench can make a difference. Reckon we’ll see some subbing soon.
2nd half start. Deep kick by NZ. Line-out.
Ireland can’t rely on this lead, they have to continue playing like in the first half and aim to continue putting points on the board.
@ The_Young_Turk:
Hello Young Turk how is it going with you?
2nd line-out just outside Ire 25.
AB trying hard. But lost the ball.
@ Bullscot:
Well thanks Bully and with you? Appreciate all your articles and other updates to the site.
Was wanting NZ to win because a win for Ireland will give their ranking points a big boost
The_Young_Turk wrote:
Agree.
AB applying pressure. Still in Ire 25.
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