All Blacks dominate 2nd half for Chicago win
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Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.
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All Blacks player ratings: Young forwards step up as ‘dynamic’ back-rower set to become ‘invaluable’ to Scott Robertson
11 Caleb Clarke: Making just his second Test appearance of the season, Clarke impressed with what he did. The looseness of the All Blacks at times did not help him, but everything the wing did was pretty much spot on, from his work under the high ball to his dynamism in the carry. 7
The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the sport
Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago
Ireland were defeated 26-13 by the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday. Here are our player ratings on a forgettable night.
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Ireland v All Blacks: Five takeaways including the not-so-farcical red card as ‘outrageous’ Wallace Sititi shines
Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley penalty and a Tadhg Furlong try, despite being down a man due to Tadhg Beirne’s red card – more on that shortly.
Scott and Jordie Barrett appear unlikely to feature in Scotland for the second leg of the Grand Slam tour but, as they jet out from Chicago to Edinburgh, the All Blacks do so believing they can conjure their attacking mojo.