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Ben Smith's lengthy association with New Zealand Rugby will end after the 2019 World Cup when he makes the switch to Top 14 side Pau.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes New Zealand are not as strong as they were four years ago as they head into a World Cup year.
New Zealand responded to their defeat against Ireland by putting Italy to the sword in Rome, Jordie Barrett scoring four of 10 tries.
Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, captain Kieran Read and Ardie Savea are the only players to keep their places in the All Blacks side.
Sam Cane broke his neck playing for New Zealand but hopes to be back in action for the Chiefs by the end of the 2019 Super...
Steve Hansen's All Blacks contract expires after the World Cup and he will announce his future in the coming weeks.
Steve Hansen declared that Ireland are the number one team in the world and favourites for the World Cup after beating the All Blacks.
Kieran Read said New Zealand could not have thrown any more at Ireland, but must learn lessons from their Dublin defeat.
New Zealand failed to score a try in Dublin, underlining Ireland's remarkable commitment in defence as they defeated the world champions.
For the first time in their history Ireland beat New Zealand on home soil, toppling the world champions with a fine performance in Dublin.
Kieran Marmion thinks Auckland-born Ireland international Bundee Aki "won't hold back" when he faces New Zealand on Saturday.
Josh van der Flier will start as flanker against New Zealand after Ireland confirmed Dan Leavy would miss out through injury.
A statistical look at Saturday's clash between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
Full-back Rob Kearney and centre Garry Ringrose have recovered from injuries in time to start against New Zealand.
Steve Hansen has made just one enforced change for the All Blacks' showdown with Ireland, Ryan Crotty coming in for Sonny Bill Williams.
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw will not face the All Blacks this weekend or the United States.
