New Zealand will look to close out a series victory against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday.
The All Blacks had lost three of the previous five Tests between the countries heading into last weekend’s opener in the three-match series at Eden Park.
Keith Earls gave the visitors an early lead and Ireland were the better side during the opening exchanges.
However, New Zealand responded emphatically as they ran in six tries to win 42-19 and leave Andy Farrell’s side with it all to do this weekend.
MORE: New Zealand vs. Ireland result: Clinical All Blacks run in six tries after Earls’ flying start
How to watch New Zealand vs. Ireland
| UK (BST) | USA (ET) | Canada (ET) | Australia (AEST) | |
| Date | Sat, July 9 | Sat, July 9 | Sat, July 9 | Sat, July 9 |
| Time | 8.05 a.m. | 3.05 a.m. | 3.05 a.m. | 5.05 p.m. |
| TV channel |
Sky Sports |
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| Streaming | Sky Sports | Flo Rugby | Flo Rugby | Flo Rugby, Stan Sport |
UK: Matches are carried across Sky Sports streaming and TV platforms.
USA/Canada/Australia: Streaming is available on Flo Rugby, which is available through the Flo Sports App and Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.
Viewers in Australia can also subscribe to Stan Sport, which offers a free seven-day trial.
New Zealand vs. Ireland lineups, second Test
Sam Whitelock’s concussion means a reshuffle in the All Blacks pack, with Blues flanker Dalton Papalii starting at blindside, with Scott Barrett moving into the second row.
Prop Aiden Ross and scrum-half Folau Fakatava will make their debuts if they feature from the bench.
New Zealand lineup: Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece, Rieko Ioane, Quinn Tupaea, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; George Bower, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Dalton Papalii, Sam Cane (c), Ardie Savea.
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aiden Ross, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Pita Gus Sowakula, Folau Fakatava, Richie Mo’Unga, Will Jordan.
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Mack Hansen is fully recovered from his positive coronavirus test at the start of the tour and he comes into the back three alongside James Low and Hugo Keenan.
It means there is no place in the 23 for last week’s tryscorer Earls, while Ulster hooker Rob Herring is named on the bench.
“There’s all sorts of different ramifications that go into selection, sometimes players probably have not performed to the standards they judge themselves on,” Farrell said. “To not give people a chance to correct that is sometimes missing an opportunity, so there’s a little bit of that.”
Captain Johnny Sexton is fit to start after completing his head injury assessments. The fly-half was substituted at Eden Park
Ireland lineup: Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Jonathan Sexton (c), Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, James Ryan, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.
Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Bundee Aki.
New Zealand vs. Ireland betting odds
Ireland are still seeking a first win on New Zealand soil and backing that outcome is where the value lies.
Even allowing for their strong recent record in the fixture, wins in Dublin and Chicago do not appear to count for much with oddsmakers.
| UK (Sky Bet) |
USA (Draftkings) |
Canada (Sports Interaction) |
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| New Zealand Win | 2/9 | 1.22 | -667 |
| Draw | 20/1 | 55 | +2700 |
| Ireland Win | 7/2 | 6.8 | +380 |
| New Zealand Winning Margin 6-10 | 5/1 | — | — |
| Ireland Winning Margin 6-10 | 14/1 | — | — |
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