Northern Edition

Select Edition

Northern Northern
Southern Southern
Global Global
New Zealand New Zealand
France France

Ireland team named to play the All Blacks

(Photo by Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his side for the first test at Eden Park which includes 10 starters who beat the All Blacks 29-20 in Dublin last November.

ADVERTISEMENT

Kiwi-born duo Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe, who were instrumental in last Autumn’s defeat of New Zealand, have been named to start at halfback and on the left wing retaining their positions from the last clash.

Gibson-Park will partner flyhalf Johnny Sexton in the halves, who will captain the side as they aim to make history at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Video Spacer

Ireland post-match press conference

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected
      Video Spacer

      Ireland post-match press conference

      British & Irish Lion Robbie Henshaw, one of the form players of the tour of South Africa but missed last November’s test, has been named to start at No 12 alongside Leinster teammate Garry Ringrose in the midfield.

      Winger Keith Earls will back up Wednesday night’s game with a start on the right wing alongside fullback Hugo Keenan to round out the back three alongside Lowe.

      Conor Murray, Joey Carberry and Bundee Aki feature on the bench to cover the backs, all three players featured on Wednesday night against the Maori All Blacks.

      Up front Dan Sheehan replaces Ronan Kelleher at hooker to pack down alongside props Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong in the front row.

      ADVERTISEMENT

      Cian Healy has been named on the bench in the 18 jersey despite concerns over a serious injury sustained against the Maori All Blacks, along with Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham.

      Related

      In the second row, Tadhg Beirne will play at No 4 alongside James Ryan while the backrow of Peter O’Mahoney, Josh van der Flier and Caelen Doris rounds out a strong loose forward trio.

      Lock Kieran Treadwell and No 8 Jack Conan have been named on the bench to cover lock and loose forward positions.

      Andy Farrell was upbeat about his side despite disappointment over the 32-17 loss to the Maori All Blacks to open the tour on Wednesday night.

      ADVERTISEMENT

      “Well the other 15 guys didn’t play and some of those guys that get to back up, whether it be on the bench or starting, they get another opportunity, don’t they?” he said in his post-match press conference.

      “When you are disappointed coming away from a result that didn’t go your way, then all you want is another opportunity.

      “There’s fifteen guys in the stands ready to train tomorrow. Of course, they’ll watch the game back and take some lessons from that.

      “I’m sure that those boys feel for their teammates, and they’ll prepare properly and look forward [to Saturday].

      “There’s nothing like sitting in a stand and watching a live game and actually knowing you’ve got a chance in three days.”

      Ireland team to play the All Blacks:

      15. Hugo Keenan
      14. Keith Earls
      13. Garry Ringrose
      12. Robbie Henshaw
      11. James Lowe
      10. Johnny Sexton (c)
      9. Jamison Gibson Park

      1. Andrew Porter
      2. Dan Sheehan
      3. Tadhg Furlong
      4. Tadhg Beirne
      5. James Ryan
      6. Peter O’Mahony
      7. Josh van der Flier
      8. Caelan Doris

      Replacements

      16. Dave Heffernan
      17. Finlay Bealham
      18. Cian Healy
      19. Kieran Treadwell
      20. Jack Conan
      21. Conor Murray
      22. Joey Carbery
      23. Bundee Aki

       

      ADVERTISEMENT

      Boks Office | Episode 37 | Six Nations Round 4 Review

      Cape Town | Leg 2 | Day 2 | HSBC Challenger Series 2025 | Full Day Replay

      Gloucester-Hartpury vs Bristol Bears | PWR 2024/25 | Full Match Replay

      Boks Office | Episode 36 | Six Nations Round 3 Review

      Why did Scotland's Finn Russell take the crucial kick from the wrong place? | Whistle Watch

      England A vs Ireland A | Full Match Replay

      Kubota Spears vs Shizuoka BlueRevs | JRLO 2024/2025 | Full Match Replay

      Watch now: Lomu - The Lost Tapes

      Trending on RugbyPass

      Comments

      0 Comments
      Be the first to comment...

      Join free and tell us what you really think!

      Sign up for free
      ADVERTISEMENT

      Latest Features

      Comments on RugbyPass

      R
      RedWarriors 1 hour ago
      Antoine Dupont undergoes surgery on injured knee ahead of long absence

      Rugby incident, happens scores of times in a game. Dupont wasn’t even hit with much force, Beirne just clears him and force is added from behind from Furlong.

      We can’t have special treatment for France just because their star is the one who gets unlucky.

      There is already a lack of clarity around actual Written decisions and how they differ from bans.

      For example, Mauvaka the official written decision states Mauvaka to have made a ‘reckless’, ‘deliberate’, shot ‘to the head’ of a ‘player in a vulnerable position’ on the ground. That’s a high level entry ban of 10 weeks. However, the press release did not show ‘reckless’ or ‘vulnerable player’ ticked alloweing Mauvaka to enter at the 6 match mid range.

      Similarly Ntamack’s written report showed that it was a ‘reckless’, ‘head shot’ with ‘injury’. The injury was a fully displaced nose bone and Ntamack apologizes for the injury in the written report. This should give Ntamack an entry level of 6 weeks but in the Press Release ‘Injured’ is unticked meaning Ntamack gets away with a 4 week entry ban. This is not counting the fact that the world knows he deliberately injured Thomas.

      No. France have been abusing the system for years, recently spreading disinformation about the Ringrose ban in order to undermine confidence in the process.

      Giving France even more special treatment is not the answer.

      3 Go to comments
      B
      Bryan Magana 4 hours ago
      Why the ‘State of Origin’ will have a big say in Schmidt’s Wallabies selection

      Scammed and Saved: GrayHat Hacks Turned My Crypt0 Nightmare Around

      It all started with a dream and a single email. I’d been saving Bitc0in for years, hoping to buy my first home. On a rainy Tuesday, I received what looked like an urgent message from my wallet provider, asking me to verify my account details. The email was polished, the logo perfect, and the urgency felt real. Without thinking twice, I clicked the link and entered my credentials. It wasn’t until hours later, when I checked my wallet and saw a balance of zero, that the horror sank in. My 2.5 BTC, worth over $150,000, was gone. The scammer had drained it through a series of rapid transactions, scattering it across the blockchain like digital dust in the wind.

      I was devastated. My dream of homeownership vanished in a click, and I felt like a fool. Days blurred into a haze of panic and regret until I stumbled upon GrayHat Hacks online. Their testimonials spoke of miracles, st0len crypt0 recovered, lives restored. Desperate, I reached ou to them. They explained that while Bitc0in’s blockchain is public, tracing st0len funds is like finding a needle in a haystack. But they had the tools: proprietary software that could analyze transaction patterns, identify wallet clusters, and potentially link the scammer’s address to an exchange where the funds might be frozen.

      GrayHat Hacks dove into the blockchain, following the trail of my st0len Bitc0in as it hopped from wallet to wallet. They used advanced clustering algorithms to group addresses likely controlled by the same entity, narrowing down the scammer’s footprint. Then came the breakthrough: one of the wallets was tied to a known exchange. It was a tense few hours, but I eventually received the email I’d been praying for, my Bitc0in was recovered.

      GrayHat Hacks expertise turned what felt like an impossible loss into a second chance. They even took the time to teach me how to spot phishing scams, ensuring I’d never fall victim again. If you’re reading this, heart pounding after a crypt0 nightmare, know that GrayHat Hacks is the real deal. They’re not just technicians; they’re lifesavers, blending cutting-edge blockchain analysis with a human touch. My dream of a home is back on track, and I owe it all to them.

      You can reach out to them via email at grayhathacks@contractor.net or WhatsApp +1 (843) 368-3015

      Website https://grayhathacksblog.wixsite.com/grayhathacks

      78 Go to comments
      B
      Bryan Magana 4 hours ago
      Six changes for Ireland, including the return of Jack Crowley

      Scammed and Saved: GrayHat Hacks Turned My Crypt0 Nightmare Around


      It all started with a dream and a single email. I’d been saving Bitc0in for years, hoping to buy my first home. On a rainy Tuesday, I received what looked like an urgent message from my wallet provider, asking me to verify my account details. The email was polished, the logo perfect, and the urgency felt real. Without thinking twice, I clicked the link and entered my credentials. It wasn’t until hours later, when I checked my wallet and saw a balance of zero, that the horror sank in. My 2.5 BTC, worth over $150,000, was gone. The scammer had drained it through a series of rapid transactions, scattering it across the blockchain like digital dust in the wind.

      I was devastated. My dream of homeownership vanished in a click, and I felt like a fool. Days blurred into a haze of panic and regret until I stumbled upon GrayHat Hacks online. Their testimonials spoke of miracles, st0len crypt0 recovered, lives restored. Desperate, I reached ou to them. They explained that while Bitc0in’s blockchain is public, tracing st0len funds is like finding a needle in a haystack. But they had the tools: proprietary software that could analyze transaction patterns, identify wallet clusters, and potentially link the scammer’s address to an exchange where the funds might be frozen.

      GrayHat Hacks dove into the blockchain, following the trail of my st0len Bitc0in as it hopped from wallet to wallet. They used advanced clustering algorithms to group addresses likely controlled by the same entity, narrowing down the scammer’s footprint. Then came the breakthrough: one of the wallets was tied to a known exchange. It was a tense few hours, but I eventually received the email I’d been praying for, my Bitc0in was recovered.

      GrayHat Hacks expertise turned what felt like an impossible loss into a second chance. They even took the time to teach me how to spot phishing scams, ensuring I’d never fall victim again. If you’re reading this, heart pounding after a crypt0 nightmare, know that GrayHat Hacks is the real deal. They’re not just technicians; they’re lifesavers, blending cutting-edge blockchain analysis with a human touch. My dream of a home is back on track, and I owe it all to them.

      1 Go to comments
      W
      WesleyBeck 5 hours ago
      Six changes for Ireland, including the return of Jack Crowley

      I fell victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, losing $128,000.00 USDT to a fake trading platform. The scammers had promised a 10% daily profit, but instead, they left me financially ruined and struggling to pay my bills. Desperate for a solution, I confided in a close friend who introduced me to MORPHOHACK CYBER SERVICE, a team of experts specializing in cryptocurrency recovery. Their cutting-edge software and advanced techniques proved to be the game-changers I needed.

      If you're in a similar situation, don't hesitate to reach out to MORPHOHACK CYBER SERVICE at (Morphohack@cyberservices.com)

      Their team is dedicated to helping victims of cryptocurrency scams recover their stolen funds.

      MORPHOHACK CYBER SERVICE employed a multi-faceted approach to recover my stolen digital assets. Their team utilized:

      • ⁠Advanced tracking software to identify the scammers' digital footprints

      • Sophisticated algorithms to trace the flow of my stolen funds

      • ⁠Expert analysis to uncover the scammers' tactics and vulnerabilities

      Within an impressive 72-hour timeframe, MORPHOHACK CYBER SERVICE successfully investigated, tracked down the scammers, and recovered my stolen funds. Their prompt and professional service gave me hope in a desperate situation.

      If you've fallen victim to a similar cryptocurrency scam, I strongly recommend reaching out to MORPHOHACK CYBER SERVICE. Their expertise and advanced techniques can help you recover your stolen funds and avoid further financial losses.

      1 Go to comments
      LONG READ
      LONG READ 2025 Lions' selection: An idiot's guide 2025 Lions' selection: An idiot's guide
      Search