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(Reuters) - Ireland coach Andy Farrell has held out hope Johnny Sexton will be available to face New Zealand this week in Dunedin after the fly-half passed the second of three concussion tests following his removal from Saturday's loss against the All Blacks.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has held out hope Johnny Sexton will be available to face New Zealand this week in Dunedin after the fly-half passed the second of three concussion tests following his removal from Saturday's loss against the All Blacks.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster hailed the fortitude of his Covid-hit team after beating Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.
Andy Farrell said Ireland will take heart from their second-half performance against New Zealand as they regroup ahead of next Saturday's second Test in Dunedin.
:The All Blacks weathered Irish storms at the start of each half but responded with six tries to open their 2022 season with a hardfought 42-19 victory in Auckland on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand cruised to a 1-0 series lead over Ireland in the opening Test at Eden Park after the All Blacks scored six tries in a compelling attacking display on Saturday.
Ruthless New Zealand handed Ireland a harsh lesson in fortress Eden Park on Saturday morning.