The All Blacks open up on the fear of making unwanted history as they prepare to take on Ireland in a massive Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash in Paris. How much relevance past deeds hold for the All Blacks and Ireland in their World Cup quarter-final, though, is open to interpretation. With four wins from their past six tests against the All Blacks — three from four since the last World Cup — Ireland deserve their status as World Cup favourites. Their record in the last two years has proven that, but we’re at a World Cup,” All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith said. The team the All Blacks field this weekend could feature eight starting changes from the last time they played Ireland.

Source: The Herald October 11, 2023 04:29 UTC