All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the group were “a wee bit nervous” around Jordie Barrett’s status for the remainder of their Grand Slam tour

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and his brother Jordie are both doubts for Saturday’s test against Scotland after being forced off early in the All Blacks’ weekend win over Ireland in Chicago.

The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the sport

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Phil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. The All Blacks overcame a poor first half to defeat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago.

Tadhg Beirne was shown an early red card as Ireland's quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.

The Barbarians take on the All Blacks XV at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 1.15pm GMT).The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland, and on Sky New Zealand

All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the group were “a wee bit nervous” around Jordie Barrett’s status for the remainder of their Grand Slam tour. The All Blacks midfielder was forced off the pitch in the first half of the side’s 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago due to a left leg injury.

Outmanoeuvring an Ireland team who managed to upset their usual flow, the All Blacks achieved a 26-13 winning start to their northern tour and immediately set their sights on Scotland in Edinburgh at the weekend.

Andy Farrell bemoaned mental lapses in Ireland's defeat by New Zealand in Chicago. Ireland led 13-7 after an hour despite a controversial 20-minute red card for Tadhg Beirne but the All Blacks hit back to claim a 26-13 victory.