We expect New Zealand at their very best - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he doesn't expect New Zealand's standards to drop, despite their unsettled camp this week.
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All Blacks coach Ian Foster confident he will make Ireland match after Covid-19
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster joked he was unsure whether he was “sick or nervous” after suffering cold sweats and sleepless nights ahead of the first Test with Ireland following a positive Covid-19 Test.
NZ out to reassert ascendancy over Ireland in Auckland
New Zealand will look to brush off a preparatory week disrupted by a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad and reassert their ascendancy over Ireland in Saturday's first test of their July series at fortress Eden Park.
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.
Beauden, Scott Barrett start for COVID-hit All Blacks against Ireland
Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf in place of Richie Mo'unga and his brother Scott at blindside flanker for the All Blacks in the first of three July tests against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday.
Joe Schmidt joins New Zealand after Covid fells coaches before Ireland tour
Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side’s coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland’s tour.
Will Jordan the latest Covid positive in All Blacks camp
Will Jordan is the latest All Black to be ruled out of this Saturday's first Test between Ireland and New Zealand, after testing positive for Covid-19.
COVID outbreak claims Jordan as All Blacks roll with the punches
Will Jordan became the sixth member of the All Blacks camp to test positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but captain Sam Cane said the players were "rolling with the punches" ahead of Saturday's test against Ireland.