Teams make their way back onto the field

We are just not at the same level as we were 18 months ago

Here at halftime, it is New Zealand who have the upper hand as they go into the halftime break 22 points up. New Zealand have been playing their usual dangerous game and have taken advantage of multiple errors on the Irish part. Ireland haven't looked to be as dangerous as what we have come to expect from them. Ireland looked to get a bit of steam as they approached the New Zealand try line just before the halftime break but conceding a penalty did not help their cause and they went into the halftime break with no points to show. New Zealand will have to continue their strategy but Ireland will have to improve their game if they want a chance at winning this match.

HT: New Zealand 22-0 Ireland

The penalty gets reversed as O'Mahony shoulder charges in the ruck. Mounga kicks to end the half

Ireland receive another penalty as Read tackles Healy without the ball

Men against boys in the first half.

Ireland win their lineout and maul before attacking on the five metre line

Sexton kicks the ball out over the five metre line and Ireland desperately need a try

Ireland receive a penalty as New Zealand are caught off their feet at the breakdown

Ireland now very close to the New Zealand 22