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Highlights Lookback: Ireland v New Zealand

Ireland's Ronan Kelleher, Josh Van der Flier, Tadhg Beirne, Andrew Porter, Peter O'Mahony, Caelan Doris, Finlay Bealham, Hugo Keenan and Jack Conan celebrate after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The Ireland squad arrived in New Zealand this week ahead of a five match tour that includes three test matches against the All Blacks. In the build up to the first game we’re taking a look back at the last time the sides met – Aviva Stadium, November 2021 – and a thrilling victory for Ireland.

Player of the Match Caelan Doris led a relentless squad effort as a crucial two-try surge at the start of the second half overturned a 5-10 scoreline and propelled Ireland to a 29-20 win over New Zealand.

Andy Farrell’s men will play three Test matches against New Zealand in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington, as well as two fixtures against the Māori All Blacks – in Hamilton ahead of the first Test, and in Wellington following the second Test.