All Blacks Codie Taylor and Scott Barrett give their thoughts to how they will beat Ireland

[@sndennison]

My nerves are shot 😂 roll on Saturday 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@korocam9137]

It’s only a game mate.. any team can win on the day.

[@namrepusprime6793]

Mine too brother, good luck. GO THE ABS!!

[@schnickeringhen]

They’re shot over here on the other side of the fence too, don’t worry 😂

[@steviehenry3940]

I hear you brother should be a meke game. Up the mighty All Blacks

[@peterviiga2180]

​@@korocam9137your on the wrong post mate.

[@subhuman119]

Everyone talks about how the Aura of the All Blacks is gone. The aura is still very much there. Every team around the world lifts when they play the All Blacks, while they aren't #1 in the world, they are still the pinnacle of professional rugby. When the All Blacks do get beaten, EVERYONE makes a big deal of it. South Africa, France, Ireland, even the draw against England. The AB's are still feared and have that aura, because they can take the game away from any team in 15-20 minutes. The fans in other coutries are aware of this, but they choose to ignore it because they know counting out the AB's is a mistake. Bring on the QF.

[@tyronwhaiapu125]

Bruv well said all blacks have dominated world rugby for years most respected all around the world even bigger than lreland in lreland it self

[@simmo6429]

Agreed? Everyone fears the ABs

[@ArchStantonify]

Christ I'm rattled in anticipation for this! 🇮🇪

[@neilcarpenter2669]

As a neutral I can't wait for this game I think it's going to be a belter .

[@karl-heinzvonscharnhorst546]

They look very amped! Almost pissed. All Black forwards will bring it! 🇳🇿

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

good going‼️

[@markalexwhite]

I have yet to see an interview where a rugby player doesn't say 'Hundred percent!' ;-)

[@tiomiguel999]

Yeah, definitely...

[@rodeo4786]

Yeah 100.per cent .I mean for sure

[@kemosabe4195]

Scotty B, looking like an absolute beast!

[@stevebell395]

They are up 4 this big time up the all blacks

[@darren1989]

Anyone but fucking NZ in the quarter. Might not be the best NZ team but theres never been a bad one and on their day i still think theyre unbeatable.. Saying that i think we'll win a very very tight game

[@gulfstream7235]

Lol very true and fingers crossed

[@Gubbible]

wrong.

[@dairet1945]

Hope they wear that jersey on Saturday

[@walterstevens8676]

Barrett is a beast compared to his brothers. How much of it is just natural and how much is position-specific training?

[@tclrsons9272]

Farmers 😅, the Barretts grew up on a farm, Scott and Kane are big boys, I dear say though, that Scott would have certainly done a fair bit of training.

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Jordie Barrett is 6 foot 5 inches and 106 kg, Scott Barrett is 6 foot 6 inches & 111 kg so not as much size difference between them as you would think considering one is a lock the other a 12. Beauden obviously a bit smaller but still 6 foot 2 inches 91kg.

[@tiomiguel999]

Scott Barrett was asked by a reporter what his thoughts were about a particular subject and he responded that he hadn't thought far past his next meal - maybe there's a clue in that?

[@tiomiguel999]

Also, he's a Crusader - they're always bigger and better than other players...🤣

[@walterstevens8676]

@@JTAIT-b7g I'm confused by these weights! To be 6 foot 6 and look like he does, 111kg seems too little.

[@spidermek5416]

You better win against The Irish. I hope the person replace M. Telea can do the job. I put alot of money, i mean alot of money for you guys to beat Ireland. I hope the coach make the right decision. This is a crucial stage .Nomore talk the talk. Now, its time to walk the walk.

[@davidobrien8477]

The wife and kids going hungry

[@peterkenny7810]

Body Language says it all... Not the usual AB confidence... Still... They are the All Blacks and it means everything to them but equally same for Ireland this time. Either way we are hugely privileged to see two of the best teams compete.

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Where did you get your pseudo-science degree in body language from?

[@tiomiguel999]

@@JTAIT-b7g I thought the guy must've worked in a theatre since he was projecting so much...

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@tiomiguel999 Lol. Irish fans nervous AF no doubt.

[@tiomiguel999]

@@JTAIT-b7g They should be - the pressure and expectation from their nation is far greater, it means so much more for them to win their first title. It will make the AB's victory, should that eventuate, even sweeter...

[@simmo6429]

Staying humble is the Kiwi way. No jumping the confidence barrier

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

Good audio ..congrats.. ABs by 17+ at halftime .. Win by 25+.. Ka Mate ka Mate!!

[@thomassavage8128]

yep I am a physiologist

[@korocam9137]

Lets Go AB! 🔥👊🏽🏉❤️

[@tiomiguel999]

Scott Barrett is going to smash Sexton all over the park!

[@chasey2327]

they'll target james lowe to cough up the ball

[@Tutehanga]

Never seen the AB's so keen to get out there. I feel for Ireland win or lose lol

[@DEvilParsnip]

Irish here and yea..... Its kinda funny how psyched up they seem.... Definate grudge match. Hope they can all sleep and have a great game. It's going to be...... Massive.

[@corny165]

I think they look nervous to be honest. New Zealand has never known what what it feels like to give everything and still be second best. They went into the France game and threw the kitchen sink at it. France beat handy though and in the second half showed real dominance. I think that's weighing on the players mind because they think there's a chance Ireland could do the same to them. All conjecture though. We'll see how it unfolds.

[@DEvilParsnip]

@@corny165 all conjecture indeed. But god damn there a bit of spice to this for sure...... Mamma miiiiiiaaaaa

[@tristanmckenzie1623]

​@@corny165some times seeing them smiling like a lot of the ABs seem to be doing this week in the press conferences are trying to calm down there nerves by hiding from there exterior. I always believe when a team is fully focused or phyched up, whatever ya wanna call it would normally look more serious faced and intense. Watch the Irish press conference for an example. The complete opposite to the body language of the ABs. The Irish look more intense, no smiling etc..

[@Tutehanga]

@@tristanmckenzie1623 In most cases I agree with you, but this is personal more than anything. There was alot of talk about who Ireland would face in the quaters and semi's but with the AB's camp there was no doubt in their minds who they wanted in these quaters and thats Ireland, for what they did at the last World cup. It's gonna be interesting for sure.

[@Cora342]

Can’t believe how spooked NZ are with all their history. Looking at all the platforms they are running scared. They are behaving like they have no chance or very little. They have a decent team out but not think they have tried to put out their best players but not in their best positions. I think they will come unstuck and Ireland will win by + 15. I actually think that NZ as a rugby power date are over and they are Well back on the pack.

[@bjornfolefau761]

😂

[@Gubbible]

wrong.

[@peterviiga2180]

That aged well 🤣

[@johnilbehonest]

Id take 4 of the AB plaYers to make this irish team. Im looking at match and ireand are better. Nd beteer machine. You can hear nervs in AB

[@Gubbible]

wrong.

[@tabou1]

Go AB's!

[@harshbutfair8993]

Go AB's what? Go the AB's coaching staff? Go the AB's back row?

[@tiomiguel999]

@@harshbutfair8993 Clearly, the comment refers to the entire All Blacks team, (and would presumably include the coaching and support staff). Why didn't you just ask your mum?

[@tabou1]

@harshbutfair8993 I meant I encourage the All Blacks to win, isnt it what you English speaking people say when you want a team to win? Im French and would say Allez les All Blacks in French, so we can meet them in the final, provided we get past the Boks, which are a darn good team. Foster is going in less than 3 weeks. The back row will get fresh blood with Cane out of the mix and hopefully the Kiwi teams will learn to be ferocious at the breakdown, because thats their main weakness

[@harshbutfair8993]

@tiomiguel999 OK, I was being a grammar nitpicking d1ck. My Mum passed away quite a few years ago fwiw, so it would be kinda difficult to ask her. @tabou1 Again as above apologies for being an arse. Anyway you are of course entitled to support who you like of course, but do find it a bit odd you'd support NZ over Ireland. I'd definitely support France over NZ and SA though, not because I have anything against them, but because you haven't won it before, and I recognise the effort you have put in to being a formidable team, you're a neighbour and the 6 Nations teams only have one winner in the previous 9 WCs and it'd be a heck of a party if ye won. Anyway hopefully we are in for some cracking games this W/E.

[@tabou1]

@@harshbutfair8993 is all good brother. I 100% admit Ireland has developed into a fearsome and ruthlessly efficient team (and their provinces arent too shabby either) but there is something about their style that I dont enjoy as much as NZ rugby. Rugby has become a game where you MUST rule at the breakdown, pressure through rush defense and minimize risk overall. I miss the game as it was until 2015, or before the game turned pro. My favorite teams are therefore Stade Toulousain and All Blacks because there is still a wee bit of romanticism in their style. I would support France over NZ of course. France has become a bit like the Springboks, lots of kicking, huge pressure, tighter defense and less errors or penalties. We got owned by the Irish at the 6 Nations and if the Irish win their 1/4, I sure hope we beat SA just so we can get them at the final. I am very worried by the Boks in the 1/4. They lost by 4 in Marseilles last November (I was there!) only because they had a red card early in the game (Dupont's red card was at the 48th so there was at least 30 minutes of 15 vs 14) and it was the end of their season so I would not put too much into that. Same with their loss to Ireland a coupla weeks ago: 11 points lost at kicks to goal, wtf??? If we win, we walk all over England and face Ireland or NZ. What a tournament, I love the RWC. Not sure we can clinch it in 2023, but I know one thing: France to win in Australia in 2027

[@georgemiller1307]

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[@danfinn3132]

Thanks for clearing that up, George. I couldn't have said it better myself! 😊

[@tiomiguel999]

Top comment.

[@simonwalsh6804]

There’s an arrogance here, particularly the slightly smug look when Cody referred to Ireland as the top side in the world. Respect the ABs but I think they believe they’re going to smash Ireland

[@manioketama3644]

You're seeing things bruv 😂

[@Gubbible]

wrong.

[@joeyjoejoeshabadoo]

I dunno, maybe im seeing what I want to see, but they looked and sounded a bit flat. Body language didnt look great.

[@DEvilParsnip]

Very good way of putting it.

[@swifty541]

These guys are not used to the media and in true kiwi style, we tend to understate rather they overstate things. Go AB's and behind them!!!!!

[@gazcott]

Forwards for ya, only excited at lunchtime.

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Yep you are definitely seeing what you want to see or have no knowledge of the NZ demeanor.

[@tiomiguel999]

Come back 10 minutes before kickoff and tell us what their body language looks like then...

[@conorobrien6362]

They look nervous

[@taakeyourtime]

Lol please. Just low key Kiwi mannerisms.

[@stevehale3443]

They look ready. If you're not nervous, you will never play well.

[@justdoit6904]

😂😂

[@Gubbible]

wrong.

[@taakeyourtime]

Ireland deserve to be favourites. That said, I would not read much into any recent clashes - which are always played at the start of one teams season and the end for the other. If Irelands greatest side cannot beat the worst All Blacks side since 1947, well, I would be very disappointed as an Irish fan.

[@rbjohmson77]

Mate this is not the worst AB team. It has talent across the field and they are used to this sort of pressure - unlike Ireland. Im an AB fan so I always expect the win and this Saturday is no different. I'd keep a green hankie nearby if I were you!

[@CouncilofOneElectronic]

​​​@@rbjohmson77Ireland's players are used to pressure, not WC pressure perhaps but rugby pressure nonetheless. All of the Irish team have been to the very top of European club Rugby. So there is loads of experience getting past quarter finals.

[@JTAIT-b7g]

@@CouncilofOneElectronic I know you didnt just compare Euro club rugby to a RWC knockout match against the AB's with the entire rugby world watching?

[@windowman929]

The body language is lousy...

[@taakeyourtime]

I think you are manufacturing a piece of analysis. This is a stock standard press conference

[@stevehale3443]

Hardly. Most NZ athletes' prefer not to speak publicly. Rather talk through actions not words

[@tiomiguel999]

The comment section is worse...

[@Gubbible]

wrong.

[@thomassavage8128]

They are rattled

[@DM-em4mi]

Why do you say that?

[@thomassavage8128]

Because they keep The wholetalking themselves up. Which psychology speaking is a sign of insecurity

[@thomassavage8128]

Sorry knocked myself off. The whole AB team especially the coach are talking themselves up trying to develop a positive attitude which physiology speaking is a sign of insecurity . Ireland are saying nothing like that they completely respect the AB's and there history times there are a changing and The Irish are here to stay at the top table. And they have great talent coming through the system. We are a humble yet a very competitive nation and fight above weight.

[@tiomiguel999]

@@thomassavage8128 Complete bollocks - do you have even one qualification that might suggest you know your arse from your elbow, mate?

[@schnickeringhen]

@@thomassavage8128 are you expecting them to say ‘nah, don’t reckon we will win’? Of course fecking not. We could say the same thing about the Irish.

[@glennwoods2462]

I'm not even gonna watch... Bad team selection, (no Telea or Roigard) AND Wayne Barnes is the Ref...(at least three cards) Foster's last stand....

[@Orca322]

I think Faiganuku is a good choice over Talea for this match.. Talea gives up too many turn overs when he gets isolated. Jordan and Faiganuku will be a better combination as they play together in the crusaders - communication is key. Also, Reiko and Faiganuku devastating combo.

[@namrepusprime6793]

Then you don't actually like Rugby. Selections and Fozzie aside they are still the ABs and I will support them win lose or draw.

[@tclrsons9272]

Don't watch then bro, isn't going to change how the majority of us kiwis feel, Mark T broke team protocol so gets stood down, No one is bigger than the team. And no matter how much you haters dislike Foster, Razor is not coaching till next year. Get over it bro, back the boys or watch something else lol. Up the Farrrkn All Blacks 🇳🇿

[@simmo6429]

You will watch

[@spongybone4071]

All blacks dont seem confident. I dont think being underdogs suits them. Anyway, lets see...

[@Gubbible]

wrong.