Andy Farrell: World Cup defeat to All Blacks 'in the past'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits that the visit of the All Blacks always adds extra excitement, but insists last year's World Cup defeat is "in the past now".
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McKenzie returns at flyhalf for New Zealand against Ireland
Damian McKenzie is back at flyhalf for New Zealand in their clash with Ireland in Dublin on Friday, one of two injury enforced changes to the side who secured a narrow win over England.
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KL Rahul To Replace Rohit Sharma For Perth Test? Report Reveals 'India A' Experiment
Seasoned batter K.L. Rahul and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel have been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game against Australia A, starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. IANS had reported on Monday that Rahul and Jurel would link up with the India A team after leaving for Melbourne following the third Test against New Zealand, which the Rohit Sharma-led side lost by 25 runs to suffer a historic 3-0 defeat.
Rohit Sharma "Should Come At...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Bold Batting Order Advice For Out-Of-Form India Captain
Indian opener Rohit Sharma is going through a tough time in Test cricket. While in captaincy he has got some unwanted records registered under his name, Rohit's batting has also been poor. The right-handed batter scored 91 runs across six innings of the three-match Test series against New Zealand that India lost 3-0. Despite the last two matches being played on complete spin-friendly tracks, Rohit was dismissed by fast bowlers thrice out of four times. Reacting to the India Test captain's poor performance, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has shared a piece of advice for him.
Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test
Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a summer series, have been recalled to the starting line-up for Friday's blockbuster Test with New Zealand.
Hooker Kelleher fit to face New Zealand, but Furlong misses out
Hooker Ronan Kelleher has been passed fit to face New Zealand in Ireland’s Autumn international opener in Dublin on Friday, but prop Tadhg Furlong will miss the clash with injury as coach Andy Farrell named his team on Wednesday.
Tadhg Furlong out of Ireland XV to face New Zealand as Keenan, Gibson-Park and Hansen return
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of the Ireland side to face New Zealand on Friday night.