Donal Lenihan: I fancy Ireland to beat the All Blacks
Donal Lenihan believes Ireland are in a "brilliant place" as he tipped Andy Farrell's side to earn an historic Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over New Zealand on Saturday.
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All Blacks' motivation not just about revenge - Retallick
PARIS : All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick said avoiding an early exit from the World Cup would be just as important a motivation as avenging last year's home test series loss to Ireland when they meet Andy Farrell's top-ranked team on Saturday.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland
Andy Farrell insists a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is “as tough as it gets” after “little old Ireland” topped Pool B thanks to a six-try demolition of Scotland.
International view: Scotland mesmerised by dominant Ireland
And so Ireland are where they want to be. At the juncture they have never crossed before: a World Cup quarter-final.
We haven't played our best rugby yet, says Ireland coach Farrell
PARIS : Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his team have not played their best rugby yet despite booking their place in the quarter-finals with a fourth pool win of the tournament on Saturday.
Ireland to assess injuries as attention turns to New Zealand in the quarter-final
Ireland will be sweating on the fitness of a number of players ahead of next Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand, with James Lowe, Mack Hansen and James Ryan all picking up knocks in the 36-14 win against Scotland.
Andy Farrell: 'This is living, this is where you want to be'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell praised his players for their performance against Scotland, the Irish fans for their incomparable support and then looked forward to a day of destiny with the All Blacks, declaring "this is living."
Ireland hammer Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand
Ireland's Rugby World Cup journey continues, and it never looked in any doubt.