Why Ireland can really trouble the All Blacks: Paul Cully PAUL CULLY1 NEWSAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen explains some negotiation was required to select Matt Todd in his November squad. That spells danger for the All Blacks before their test against Ireland on November 18 (NZ time). Even without injured halfback Conor Murray they have the personnel to trouble the All Blacks. But it's up front where they don't suffer by comparison against the All Blacks in the way England do. This works two ways: not only will they try and put pressure on the speed of the All Blacks' ball, but they shown an ability to hold onto the ball for long periods.

Source: Stuff October 16, 2018 22:41 UTC