The win handed their rivals a first home defeat in 20 matches at the Aviva Stadium. "He's so mercurial," All Blacks coach Scott Robertson told broadcaster TNT Sports of McKenzie's efforts. "Sometimes he doesn't quite get it right but when he does ... he got enough right tonight and it was pretty special. I'm really pleased how he controlled the game; really calm, kept backing himself." After driving the All Blacks over their line within two minutes and pumping the crowd up with clenched fists, Ireland struck off the resulting scrum as flanker Van der Flier crossed over and Crowley made it 13-9.

Source: The Herald November 08, 2024 23:55 UTC