Final Up to date: 08/11/24 10:20pm
Will Jordan clinched a deserved victory for New Zealand with a late strive
Eire’s 19-game profitable streak on the Aviva Stadium met a deflating finish as an error-strewn and indisciplined efficiency was punished by New Zealand.
The All Blacks claimed a deserved 23-13 victory in Dublin courtesy of six Damian McKenzie penalties and a late Will Jordan strive, their first win within the Irish capital since 2016.
Dealing with one another for the primary time since their blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris 13 months in the past, Friday’s conflict within the Irish capital proved a a lot drabber affair, dominated by knock-ons and gradual scrum set-ups.
McKenzie kicked six penalties on the night whereas full-back Jordan scored the All Blacks’ solely strive as Eire’s misplaced at dwelling for the primary time since 2021 – and solely the second time beneath Andy Farrell.
Eire led 13-9 early within the second half due to a Josh van der Flier try to the boot of Jack Crowley, nevertheless it was a frustratingly poor evening for Farrell, who steps away from Eire on the finish of the month as he prepares for subsequent summer season’s British and Irish Lions tour.
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What’s subsequent?
Eire Autumn Nations Collection continues in opposition to Argentina at Allianz Stadium on Friday November 15 (kick-off 8.10pm), whereas New Zealand face France at Stade de France on November 16 (8.10pm).
