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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Papalii comes into All Blacks side for second Ireland test
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made one enforced change to his starting side for Saturday's second test against Ireland in Dunedin, bringing in Dalton Papalii at blindside flanker and shifting Scott Barrett to lock.
'I haven't had a good history with Ireland' - Tuipulotu
New Zealand second row Patrick Tuipulotu is hoping to make some better memories against Ireland this week, after being recalled to the All Blacks squad.
Veteran All Black out of second Ireland Test with concussion
New Zealand's veteran lock Sam Whitelock was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Test against Ireland after reporting delayed concussion from the first Test victory.
Ireland hopeful on Johnny Sexton's chances of making second Test against New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed captain Johnny Sexton could be available for next Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
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.
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.