Mack Hansen returns for Ireland in only change for second Test
Ireland and New Zealand have both made one change apiece to their teams for Saturday's second Test at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
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4 NZ-born players in Ireland match-day squad to tackle All Blacks
Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their line-up for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Fainga'anuku to make All Blacks debut, Barrett a surprise inclusion at flank
Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named on Thursday in the side to start against Ireland in the first Test as Covid struck down another New Zealand coach.
Crusaders' first-half dominance secures Super Rugby Pacific final over Blues
The Crusaders have been crowned the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific champions after a 21-7 win over the Blues in the final played in Auckland.
Crusaders forward Matera cleared to play Super Rugby final
Crusaders forward Pablo Matera was cleared on Wednesday to play in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues in a major boost for the 10-time champions.
Injured All Blacks forward Blackadder out for the year
Versatile All Blacks forward Ethan Blackadder was Thursday ruled out for the rest of the year after scans confirmed he required surgery on a dislocated shoulder.
Brumbies oust Canes to deny New Zealand semi-final sweep
SYDNEY :ACT Brumbies kept Australia alive in Super Rugby with a 35-25 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes in an arm-wrestle of a quarter-final on Saturday to progress to the last four with the Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders.
All Blacks Blackadder, Papalii in doubt for Ireland series
:Ethan Blackadder looks set to miss New Zealand's three-test series against Ireland next month due to a shoulder injury, while his fellow loose forward Dalton Papalii is in doubt after having his appendix removed.