Andy Farrell has told Ireland to be ready for 'big boy stuff' and the start of the World Cup's 'business end' after passing his star wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe fit to take on New Zealand. The world's No 1 side and current Six Nations champions face the All Blacks in a crunch quarter-final on Saturday. Ireland have swept to the top of World Rugby's rankings under Farrell and beat New Zealand in a three-match series in the southern hemisphere last summer. But their past World Cup history – and the quality of their quarter-final opposition – means their successes under Farrell could all count for nothing in the French capital this weekend. 'Trying to win a World Cup is something to go and get.

Source: Stuff October 11, 2023 22:45 UTC