History-chasing Ireland out to cause 'chaos' in All Blacks series decider

Coach Andy Farrell said on Friday Ireland will be intent on creating "chaos" with the All Blacks game plan once again as they seek to become the first team in 28 years to notch a series win on New Zealand soil.

Victory in Saturday's third and deciding Test in Wellington will hand the tourists a 2-1 triumph, the first for any side in New Zealand since the French prevailed 2-0 in 1994 - and just the sixth occasion in history.

The scenario seemed beyond Farrell's men when they were struck down by early-tour injuries and were overrun 42-19 in the first Test at Eden Park.

However, a calm response and precise planning were behind a 34-point swing as Ireland won the second Test 23-12 in Dunedin, dismantling the lacklustre hosts in emphatic style.

Farrell is certain the All Blacks will respond with ferocity but he wants a different outcome to the pattern of the last six years - in which each of Ireland's four wins over New Zealand has been followed immediately by a loss.

"We know what the history says about all that so this is exactly where we want to be," he said.

"They'll be hurting, we know that they bounce back unbelievably strong, we've played them enough times now to realise what's coming.

"They've got a plan but it's up to us to make sure that we bring a bit of chaos to that plan. We've got to make sure that we put a bit of doubt in the All Blacks' minds."

New Zealand have failed to win just five of their last 40 home series dating back 50 years.

There were losses to Australia (2-1 in 1986) and France eight years later, along with 1-1 draws against the French (1979 and 2009), and the 2017 British and Irish Lions.

Comparisons between that Lions tour - when Farrell was an assistant coach to Warren Gatland - and Ireland's current