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Series win would be greater than a World Cup semifinal – O’Driscoll

Former Grand Slam-winning Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes a win at Wellington on Saturday would be greater than Ireland winning a World Cup semifinal.
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Ireland ‘up’ for rare shot at history

Ireland may never have a better chance to claim a series win over the All Blacks than the opportunity the third Steinlager Series Test in Wellington at the weekend provides.
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Steinlager Series finale like a World Cup knockout game - Cane

New Zealand captain Sam Cane likened Saturday's Steinlager Series decider between the All Blacks and Ireland in Wellington to the one-off nature of World Cup finals rugby.
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All Blacks embrace challenge of series decider in Wellington

"Learn and grow," is the mantra All Blacks' No8 Ardie Savea offered as the side prepared for Saturday's Steinlager Series decider against Ireland in Wellington.
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To beat the All Blacks you've got to take them on - Fitzpatrick

Ireland's first win on New Zealand soil, and the prospect of a Steinlager Series decider in Wellington at the weekend, has captured the attention of the world rugby media after Saturday's 23-12 win over the All Blacks in Dunedin.
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All Blacks final 2023 Rugby World Cup pool opponent found

Namibia have secured their place at a seventh successive Rugby World Cup by beating Kenya 36-0 in the final of the Rugby Africa Cup 2022 in Aix-en-Provence on Sunday.
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There’s no room for error when playing Ireland - Foster

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said on Sunday the side will be seeking clarification around the decision that No8 Ardie Savea was denied a return-to-play in Saturday's 12-23 Steinlager Series loss to Ireland in Dunedin.
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Ireland brace for All Blacks response in Wellington

Ireland coach Andy Farrell fully expects an All Blacks response to their 12-23 loss to Ireland in Saturday's second Steinlager Series Test in Dunedin.
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Ireland set up a Steinlager Series decider in Wellington

A first Test win, 23-12, over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil, in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday, has seen Ireland set up a Steinlager Series decider in Wellington next week.
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PREVIEW: All Blacks v Ireland (Forsyth Barr Stadium)

After a 42-19 victory in the opening Steinlager Series Test at Eden Park last weekend, the All Blacks have a chance to sew up the series at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
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