Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between the All Blacks and Ireland in Paris. The Southern Hemisphere has dominated the World Cup, winning eight out of nine tournaments and the previous four consecutively. No All Blacks captain has ever lost more than two tests between the two sides. Farrell named an unchanged starting XV for the first time at the World Cup. Johnny Sexton will play his 15th test against the All Blacks for Ireland, and 18th overall including the British and Irish Lions.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2023 19:31 UTC