Good early start key for All Blacks to 'turn the dial back' against Ireland, says McCaw
Former All Black captain Richie McCaw reckons the New Zealanders must start well if they are going to disrupt the well-drilled Irish.McCaw says Saturday's World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France is a good opportunity to 'turn the dial back' following Ireland's first ever series win over the three-time world champions last year.
The All Blacks face the world number one side in Paris for a place in the semi-finals and a win would also end Ireland's 18-match unbeaten run.Andy Farrell's Ireland raced through Pool B with victories over Scotland, Tonga and Romania and managed to edge World Cup holders South Africa, despite failing to score until after half an hour against the Springboks.
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"From the fans' point of view, it is a bit different, you go, 'I'm not sure if the All Blacks are good enough to win'.Ireland are on an impressive run against three-time World Cup winners New Zealand, having won five out of their last eight meetings.
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