Ireland are leading the Nations Championship in lineout throws won with 16.5 per match and in visits to the opposition 22 with 14 per match, highlighting their ability to generate sustained attacking pressure.
Jamison Gibson-Park leads the Nations Championship in kick bounces per 80 minutes with five, and ranks second in box kicks per 80 minutes with 11, making him one of the most influential kicking scrum halves in the competition.
Ireland rank second after two rounds for tackle success percentage with 83.2%, and second for retained kicks percentage with 20%, reflecting their discipline both in defence and in the kicking contest.
Andy Farrell's men arrive at Eden Park having won all five of their last matches, defeating England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, and Japan, making them the form team heading into this fixture.
Wallace Sititi was New Zealand's standout performer in the most recent match between these sides in Chicago last November. He scored a try, made two clean breaks, and carried for 48 metres
New Zealand are leading the Nations Championship in defenders beaten with 43, and also top the standings for initial breaks with 12 per match.
Jordie Barrett leads the tournament in try assists with three in total, averaging 1.7 per 80 minutes, reflecting the All Blacks' second-place ranking in try assists.
New Zealand are leading the Nations Championship in post-contact metres with 191 per match, and also top the stats for dominant carry contacts with 23.5 per game.
