Loose pass tidied up by Savea

Sexton gets the match underway for Ireland, taken by Retallick

The challenge has been laid down and kickoff is just moments away

Anthems concluded and it is time for the All Black Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Best of luck ... 🇮🇪

C’mon Ireland 🇮🇪

The number one ranked side in the world, Ireland, do battle with the three time world champions, New Zealand, in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ireland won all four of their matches to top Pool B, while the All Blacks recorded three victories to finish as runners up in Pool A. Head to head these sides have met on 36 occasions, with New Zealand winning 30 to the five of Ireland to go along with a single draw. However, Ireland have won five of the last eight encounters.

Do NOT forget Wayne Barnes is in charge of this game. What a joke. Not good enough. NZ will be very happy with that choice.

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