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After big wins over Australia and Japan respectively in the Rugby World Cup, England and South Africa moved up in the world rankings.
Jonny May suffered a hamstring injury in England's win over Australia but, along with Jack Nowell, is set to feature against New Zealand.
After New Zealand thrashed Ireland in Tokyo, Steve Hansen highlighted the value of their experience winning competitions.
Departing duo Joe Schmidt and Rory Best did a "wonderful job" for Ireland, according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.
Ireland have struggled to hit the same heights in 2019 after their success last year, admitted outgoing head coach Joe Schmidt.
England are up next for New Zealand after the reigning Rugby World Cup champions recorded an emphatic win over Ireland in Tokyo.
There were tears from Rory Best after New Zealand sent him into retirement on the back of a heavy Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat.
Ireland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the World Cup.
New Zealand will benefit from the fearless nature of Sevu Reece and George Bridge against Ireland, All Blacks assistant Ian Foster believes.
New Zealand will be ready for Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals having been beaten in their last meeting, warns Joe Schmidt.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has brought Rob Kearney back to face New Zealand, while Garry Ringrose will partner Robbie Henshaw at centre.
The New Zealand All Blacks have brought back their big names for Saturday's quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo.
New Zealand are looking forward to the challenge of facing Ireland in Tokyo rather than looking back on why they lost in Dublin last year.
While New Zealand have lost two of their previous three games against next opponents Ireland, Steve Hansen was happy to avoid Japan.
Ireland have not been firing on all cylinders so far in Japan but Johnny Sexton is surprised by such negative reactions to their displays.
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