HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks XV v Ireland A (Dublin)

Catch up on all the big moments from the All Blacks XV's historic first match against Ireland A in Dublin.
Credit: ‪@skysportnz‬

[@BLUES_N8]

Shaun Stevenson definitely deserve to be in ABs!

[@tremolony4924]

3 years overdue

[@rkkeogh988]

Always played well with the Maori ABs also hopefully he might get a call up for next week's test

[@Scyon13]

He wont though abs seem to dislike maori backs for some reason

[@_Opal_Miner_]

To be fair, my Grandma would've scored with that young Irish winger marking her.

[@MMako13]

Shauno Stevenskin is Salesi Rayasi's cousin!

[@SapientiaHaereticae]

Awesome Stevenson and D Mac ❤️💛🖤💪 Both must play the World Cup imo.. Greetings from a huge AB's, Mooloos and Chiefs fan from France 🇳🇿🏉🇨🇵

[@jiraiyahandjosaiah7551]

Stevenson yes but dmac no there is nobody in the squad that dmac is better than

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Agree 100% Damian Mckenzie & Shaun Stevenson still doing it for the Chief's Super Rugby Pacific 2023 update. both have continued their good form. Damian outplayed Richie against the Crusaders who suffered a heavy defeat 1st round.

[@cosmic2705]

I just love watching NZ play - win or loose - attractive, exciting, high quality rugby. Well done and greetings from South-Africa.

[@ash_17406]

As in the loose forwards?!

[@allblacks4729]

thats why most neutrals root for them.....unless you prefer to see rolling maul fest or penalty kicking fest

[@peteharry351]

Two nations ungracious in defeat and ungracious in victory

[@craigmason6656]

Great to see Damo back in form. Foster has to consider him for one of the test matches surely.

[@JeromefromSampacity]

@The LIM Report damn good is not enough... He needs to be better than the Barrett brothers and Mo'anga consistently.

[@Youre]

@@JeromefromSampacity no he doesnt

[@denmac5149]

ABs are too robotic these days. Defences are harder to crack. DMac is the ultimate game breaker. Id love to see him back in the fold

[@brucefale6132]

@The LIM Report he's inconsistent, poor under the high ball and has a tendency to have major brain explosions.

[@mikejames1804]

d mac chokes when he plays abs

[@mna8691]

Beautiful country & beautiful game AB New Zealand, well done! I'm a fan from Malaysia 🇲🇾❤️

[@phillipmurray1724]

Awesome seeing McKenzie hitting his stride. How close is Stevenson to getting the nod. ✊🏾

[@KallousKiwi]

Unfortunately he's competing with Jordan in the like for like battle. Caleb Clarke is a necessity due to being the only blockbusting winger. Sevu is the energy man 007 license to kill. If the keep with Barrett at 12 though, then Jordan to 15 would release a spot

[@cspace1234nz]

Stevenson looks good in this game but he's got a heap of competition on the wings. He's going to have to displace some pretty handy wingers who have done nothing wrong

[@salotenavunisaravi3868]

K9

[@Empathinow]

How strong in New Zealand rugby that Stevenson isn’t in the team. Every game I have seen him in he is pure class.

[@dezman56ford]

@@KallousKiwi Its unfortunate, but Clarks defense is not where it needs to be for this level of footy, his 'try' strike rate also needs work, we need enterprising wingers in the Stevenson mold with huge confidence in their abilities, not only is he scoring, but he's creating tries for others running off him, yes we are blessed with an abundance of good wingers, even so, Stevenson is impressive.

[@wellingtonian2009]

Respect to Ireland from NZ. If only our number 1 team could have done the same to Ireland's number 1 team earlier this year. More games like this will improve the depth of both countries. Congratulations also for beating South Africa.

[@bakivaotuua9120]

Sarcasm mate, you ain't a Kiwi! Dropping innuendos to mock the All blacks. Give credit where it's due, this ABxv team were too good for the upcoming Irish A team. AB rugby is still the benchmark!

[@wellingtonian2009]

@@bakivaotuua9120 I'm a proud AB's fan through and through giving credit where it's due.

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@wellingtonian2009 I agree the Irish had it over us at home n well done too, there biggest challenge is The dreaded *Q.F's* and I'm picking that's exactly where we'll take our *revenge* what better way to do it and *lift* the WORLD CUP *silencing* the Fozzy critics.

[@kingkongkong2204]

Ireland will always be just Ireland maybe win a world cup might get a bit of respect until then

[@DiverFPL]

Stevenson and Love combo so good to watch again, just as they were for the Maori ABs back in July, as a Irish fan of Super Rugby I've always loved watching DMac go on a tear!

[@aaronreid116]

Ireland fan here..New Zealand have nothing to worry about!! No complaints..played us off the park! Brilliant stuff!

[@AlexB-xb2gr]

wow dmac and shaun stevenson were simply amazing 🔥🔥

[@paultv8693]

For sure, great for these two to be pushing the AB outsiders to perform

[@perrincastle8630]

It is unbelievable that Stevenson wasn't even initially selected in the AB XV.

[@daddystylr6846]

@@perrincastle8630 Facts

[@itshardmakinganamefo]

Dmac had his opportunity but I don’t think he’s proven he’s effective at the highest level. Maybe he stepped it up but against Mouanga and Barrett it’ll be tough

[@HenryDube72]

@@itshardmakinganamefo unfortunate for him, he'd be first choice in 99% of the top sides.

[@Frostyz-LF]

I'm Irish but New Zealand scored some beautiful tries 😍

[@Rayzajw]

Nothing better than a broken line. We praying we get back at you guys soon

[@lukec2226]

Great to see some young talent on show. I wish Levi Aumua had started, I'd love to see us with a powerful centre. Maybe this team can be the ABs, and Fozzie can coach his own team. We will call them 'Fozzies favourites', and you get selected (and never dropped) by expressing your undying faith in Fozzie in every media interview.

[@sports2hedz542]

🤣 directed by Jim Henson

[@derekobeirnes482]

Great experience Irish lads, just shows them the standard out there and the level they need to step up to.

[@eganpatricktabaro6252]

Thrilling game to watch. More of these should be good for the sport. The Ireland A coaches forgot the rule that you never allow the New Zealand sides space to play an expensive game. They paid for it. New Zealand still has the depth in talent that's for sure. Which should put more pressure on the head coach of the ABs because how can you have so many skilled and fit players and not dominate

[@mikedangerdoes]

I kind of agree with that. While the gap between the top teams has closed and NZ might not dominate again, there still seems to be a gulf between the guys at the next level down.

[@Skybar23]

The NZ XV coach only had had these players for a week yet Foster can't even string together a DECENT performance in the 3 years he's been in charge. Just shows how Foster has run the ABs into oblivion. Shocking

[@lazer_kiw1]

Masterclass from DMac and Stevenson. Thought Dom Gardiner had a great game as well

[@MusMasi]

chiefs players shining

[@victorhooper4236]

No doubt about. Stevenson has the x factor. Quick big and elusive and good team man. Better than most that are on the fringe. Better than Fainganuku with his skill set. Always been a fan from the start. Only 25 so he can get still in the top team. Hoping the AB coaches can finally see his talents for what they are. Very exciting player to watch. The Irish commentators were on point.

[@AllyG1967]

Well done to the team. Stevenson's run at the start of the second half shows his class. Let alone the two great finishes in the first half. He's as good as anyone in the AB player pool.

[@sports2hedz542]

Definitely should get the nod...how's his defence? he should dispense Caleb Clarke

[@shitstorm222]

I hope you guys do these types of games more often. Really great to see a NZ A team again.

[@martinhaines2884]

First off great initiative from Ireland and NZ to stage this match. Thoughts on the AB's that were in there, TJ showed his class, Damon M definitely will be in the AB's again and Jacobson must be pushing himself back into AB's he was solid huge work rate and physical. Thoughts on non AB's. Gardner at 6 looks promising for the future. Shaun continuing his great form another solid Super campaign must be close.

[@Andy_M986]

That kid in Fullback as well,he's got some real talent.

[@cornedenecker1636]

Damian, not Damon

[@isaacstocking7746]

@@Andy_M986 Ruben love he has some great talent reminds me of dagg

[@Andy_M986]

@@isaacstocking7746 Same bro.

[@scottmiller4766]

its nice to see a decently coached AB's team. You can see the difference

[@jamescaldwell7396]

As an Aussie this was simply awesome to watch. The depth of NZ rugby is many times greater than Oz. RTS, Mackenzie etc have such incredible speed and balance.💪🏽💪🏽👏👏

[@reggiperry1366]

the same as Ireland we got Gaelic football .hurling soccer and then rugby

[@Rayzajw]

@@reggiperry1366 we didn't ask what Ireland prefers. Their Top side is very good but there's no need to do this every time we play you and lose. Just take a loss. These wins don't really mean much

[@DougieFrank]

Yeah - well you lot have got the cricket, it's only fair that we have the rugby.... 👍👍

[@nzidiouskiwi9138]

True but aus just needs transplant the right combination of nrl players they will be pretty deadly

[@jamescaldwell7396]

@@reggiperry1366 don’t really care about Ireland. Nearly any country in the world does not have Rugby Union as one of their top 3 sports…

[@opticnerve8927]

MacKenzie was splendid.

[@fernandogarciasanchez8492]

This is how I remembered NZ rugby. 👌👌👌 Love to see some of this guys playing next matches

[@jacksteele9088]

Stevenson had such a good game 🙌

[@wot4922]

Underestimate the ABs to your peril. Great stuff guys✌🇿🇦

[@Rayzajw]

We love and respect the Boks

[@jrmop0965]

So this is what a non Ian Foster coached side looks like.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Very entertaining to watch isn't it? Loved the plays.

[@pillafiero8273]

Super impressive performance from the young kiwi boys. Super impressive.

[@pausdadyoda6276]

Reuben love is like BB wen he was playing no.22 during Aaron Cruden and Dan Carter...a replacement that brings great impact ... utility back

[@maxii3781]

Something the Abs have missed in recent years we had the best 15 and also best bench during that time how we use to use Beauden as impact player in the last 30 or 20min of game just change the whole dynamic of the game being played on the field when he came on and other teams couldn't keep up

[@Slipperygecko390]

Seems that he really has a passion for playing and heaps of energy. Reminds me of D macs energy when he was young, with BBs thoughtfull deliberate style. He's going places that young man.

[@blurrd]

Crisis how McKenzie is left out of the main team is beyond belief 😫

[@markkaroo]

Dmac looking really good.

[@nikyt36]

That’s more like it ABs! Always a man on the shoulder of the carrier, slick handling, interceptions, free running! Great stuff!

[@gregbooth1551]

Nothing wrong with Ireland's performance, we Kiwis now realize that you guys are the very best, so we gave it everything we had...respect! Fozzie and co will seriously consider Shaun Stephenson and others. Don't worry about that...

[@Islandkid679]

Fozzie and co will ruin* Shaun Stevenson and others...

[@Evaese]

Foz has all the talent in the world available but cant utilise it properly.

[@gregbooth1551]

@@Islandkid679 SS looked great. Have no doubt they are looking at him very closely. And no they won't ruin him, they will wait until he is ready to really step up. Who do you drop, when our outside backs are as lethal as they are. Will Jordan, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Jordy or Beaudy Barrett, Damo! The list goes on...good "problem" to have...

[@tawera3164]

@@gregbooth1551 Wym Ireland the very best?? They never won World Cup, they never made a final and they only No1 bc of the manipulation of the current ranking system, couple that with Northern hemisphere referee appointments in all of our matches weather we play at home or up in the northern hemisphere and its the only reason they have managed any victories against us, they fake No1 and next years World Cup failure for them will prove it! They got belted here in this match plain & simple!!❤️🇳🇿🏆

[@onosaiprime361]

@@tawera3164 Hear hear give credit where credit is due. Ireland deserve their No1 Status

[@camwells9726]

Quite surprising how well they gelled together in short time . well done

[@lkmusiclife]

Dmac what a player.❤️

[@Corcioch]

Abysmal performance from Ireland, we really lacked the same experience and ability at half backs tonight and never once dealt with your repeated midfield rushed defence that cut out our wide channels on every single phase, over and over. Our fly half was terrible in that regard. But it was much more than that, hunger and desire and physicality too. Well deserved win.

[@hypecamera]

Which is odd because Ireland test team do their own midfield rush so well and its something the AB's can't seem to cope with when playing you Northern teams.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

It's Ireland A I don't think many people know what that means

[@kurupt7154]

@@pastorofmuppets8834 and this is all black XV everyone knows, he’s just disappointed in the depth

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

@@kurupt7154 oh of that's the case, then fair enough. As others have commented, I think this is the way the All Blacks could play with a different coach. I love watching this kind of play.

[@snoopythedog3266]

@@hypecamera certainly when Foster's the coach anyway

[@puffdaddy69]

I like how they dance before they play

[@ash_17406]

Now this is All Black rugby. I could watch this all day.

[@michaelbaxter7452]

D Mac was the fire that let NZ tear teams apart in the last 20 minutes for years. It's been a mistake to leave him out of the team

[@sports2hedz542]

Talk to the masterminds

[@MarkWhippy]

McKenzie's passing game was so good

[@SaffyMirza]

Thank you for including the haka in the highlights. Great to see the power, speed and accuracy of the ABXV passing game

[@stevehughes1510]

A good outing for the ABs, some outstanding play.

[@TheBlackJersey]

This match puts a spotlight on how NZ Rugby definitely isn’t short of a great talent pool and that we still have the world’s best. It also puts an even bigger spotlight on the fact that Fozzie isn’t the right man to coach the All Blacks, as I’ve said on my channel a fair few times 😅💀

[@Vincentjones123]

yess sirrrr

[@eliasefo244]

Fozzie isn't the right man to coach the AB. Absolutely 100% agree with you.

[@felixdavis3451]

you clearly don't have the worlds best if you lose a series at home and then almost loose to Japan. All this game proves is that if you put a team full of established all blacks and even established but top super rugby players up against a team of 22 year old upandcomers, the older team will win. It was predictable, but you don't have the worlds best.

[@qwashubi]

@@felixdavis3451 we have the worlds best. Over 100 years of dominance doesnt just dissappear like that

[@MMako13]

@@felixdavis3451 wrong! Plenty of young 22yr old nobodies in that NZ squad aswe plenty of excuses from you lot as per usual innit 😉

[@mickser101]

Absolute demolition from NZ. The ferocity at the tackle and breakdown was unmatched all game. Ireland were outmuscled all night and the team seemed like they only met up the day before. Damian McKenzie was brilliant what a player

[@gusztitencenhauer]

It's good to see how Dmac performing after that horrendous knee injury, the guy is a freak.

[@rchw8052]

Let this team play Wales. The 1st 15 are dodgy these days.

[@joedennehy386]

Leave it out, not one of these is a first ranker, not even dmac. There's 5 locks ahead of tuipoloto

[@bodhid]

This side would beat Wales who are poor these days.

[@zachlowe164]

Masterclass performance, let's see if foster wakes ups and picks some young talent

[@Andy_M986]

Hmmm. . He definitely has his favourites.

[@Islandkid679]

Foster being there is the biggest problem of all

[@sports2hedz542]

Fozzie's locker room talks are lullabies 😴

[@justeazy4449]

Crazy to think Stevenson wasn’t even initially picked for this team.

[@NMOCAO]

Here’s something for the All Black selectors. Compare Sean Stevenson’s chops as a rugby player with that of Caleb Clark’s. Now explain why they are playing in their respective teams.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Caleb makes attacking breaks that lead to tries every game that no one else would. But on defensive positioning I think Sean is far superior. And can cover full back. A replacement for sevu (but not Jordan).

[@tuttyusbuttyus]

I'd pick him over Clarke. CC's offense and defense basically cancel each other out. Steven is so smart. He's also big (though thin), deceptively fast and strong, and a MUCH better defender. He may not be as bulky or fast as Clarke, but he just showed what he can do, and for me it's much better than anything I've seen CC do.

[@Trajan2401]

@@Tom_McMurtry ,CC makes the breaks but never finishes them off like a good winger would

[@Trajan2401]

@@tuttyusbuttyus ,problem is Sean is 14 CC is 11 however I would prefer Sean to even Sevu Reece

[@ramondrongonui1024]

NZ have always had world class players in abundance. But at present we have a NZ coach who's been outplayed by other world class coaches ( reality check)

[@sports2hedz542]

👌👌👌

[@dezman56ford]

Thank god for Jase Ryan.

[@Rayzajw]

@@dezman56ford maybe jase has done too good of a job. With the Crusaders coach one foot out the door. We might have to settle for Leon after the next World Cup is done

[@whiletwillemse8579]

What a brutal performance......Go the All Blacks.

[@solliskuxxswag]

So happy to see DMac in the black jersey ❤️ his smile is beautiful

[@ataimd]

Such great tries, absolutely magical to watch!

[@drisszyani3497]

Perefota has not the level for the ABS…DMK must be the third 10.

[@eliasefo244]

Yes! DMK is well ahead of Perofeta.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Stephen is a future 10, he's pretty smart there. But yeah young and inexperienced. A bit of deer in headlights although not too bad. But Damien looks best for this world cup

[@marqstheman]

Damian McKenzie is one of the best athletes I’ve ever seen! He’s a straight beast! Wow what a special talent.

[@shanonlandon]

Sean Stevenson continuing good form well deserved selection, well done guys!👍

[@Formakiwi]

Ouch. Like the first game against the NZ Maori, this tells a tale with regard to the importance of the cohesion among the core of Ireland's starting 15, built through their existing association with Leinster. Lacking that the Irish look loose and underpowered, with a limited kick-chase strategy and over-reliance on defense.

[@bodhid]

Exactly. Ireland work on the concept of a highly calibrated core of players being Club Ireland and that gives them the advantage. If they’re hit by injuries however…

[@gp6802]

bloody hell damien mackenzie has got some vision.

[@jmanngod]

lol - let's talk about the death of NZ rugby. Amazing what competent coaching can do

[@drisszyani3497]

Never the nz rugby will die … the master and the reference. The Nz rugby has the great players depth. Imagine just the others youngers talent staying to home but we have the worst coach in the history…. With razor and all the talent in 2023… the ABS will be again the master.

[@ChristopherX.]

Good game All Blacks XV,backs really looked good,wingers and 15,9,10 etc..,whole team did good.👍

[@williamtopia6654]

Great game Boys. D- mac as always the master. Ya'll played well👍👍

[@nikolakozhuharov1042]

RTS wreaking havoc at the RDS the grit and intensity with which this XV played is what we want to see from the actual All Blacks

[@lukechopper3950]

from the highlights here he seemed to have displayed a really good running game that a lot of tries came off the back of. i didn't have the opportunity to watch the full match, how was his defense and ball playing etc?

[@nikolakozhuharov1042]

@@lukechopper3950 ball playing was what we expect of him, defensively the whole team was impressive when we have in mind the circumstances. Tbh I mentioned him because of the pun with the stadium's name, I was most impressed with Stevenson and DMac from the backline and up front maybe with Gardiner.

[@lukechopper3950]

@@nikolakozhuharov1042 i was very impressed with shaun stevenson and damien as well. i watch everything nrl and representative rugby league. ive watched representative union since the 2021 rugby championship at cbus super stadium and dont watch much club rugby union (super rugby).im still learning union gameplay. and being a fan of rts in league ive been very interested in how he adapts to union and wish him success. that's more the reason i asked about rts

[@nikolakozhuharov1042]

@@lukechopper3950 my humble opinion is that RTS is doing really well in rugby, he's become an important player for the Blues. For the AB's though he's behind Jordie, Rieko and ALB (and justly) so if they're fit, his best chance is to be on the bench. That's the sad part about the All Blacks - many really really good players can't be in the team.

[@lukechopper3950]

@@nikolakozhuharov1042 the best part is that hes still developing. that being said i thought he would've been a winger or fullback kind of like a will jordan type when i heard he was going to union

[@HakatimeRugby]

The commentary was great!!!

[@v2v888]

Shaun stevenson 🤯🤯

[@martinbrits653]

Wow, what a fantastic game by the AB. Go Southern Hemisphere, go. Now this is what the AB are all about. World Cup will remain in the Southern Hemisphere. South Africa AB final 2023 World Cup.

[@wolf-9285]

Ruben love was very impressive

[@abloccd]

roger had some flashes and those chiefs having a field day

[@Samizouza]

Long overdue concept with the XV initiative for NZ, well played

[@controversialist01]

People saying the world has caught up and we don’t have the depth, well well well whaddaya know, we have the fastest car on the planet but the main driver keeps crashing it.,

[@lahoevo3gsr]

That's possibly the best way to put it.

[@lukec2226]

I'm picturing Fozzie in a dodgem car, repeatedly crashing it into a wall.

[@penepatitenor]

You know what? I want to watch the ABs take on the AB XV…. Now that would be a good game lol I mean, tuipulotu, Mackenzie, Perenara… I mean… these are AB greats themselves! Sheeeeeeeeeesh!

[@enjoir]

i agree.. they should bring back north vs south again :D

[@brianoliver5640]

Tell me which country could field a team as good as that one and call it second string, well done bro’s 👍

[@neilcarpenter2669]

France.

[@Trajan2401]

Basically the C side the best 30+are in Scotland

[@hughjanus406]

South africa

[@djalexns7]

South Africa have so much depth right now they could field 3 class teams

[@marigajohn4806]

France could field three

[@Oliver-zm2ho]

I wish New Zealand played more games that aren't just test matches, I would love to see games against some club sides like Munster.

[@Rayzajw]

I think the ABs are too big for that now BUT this All Blacks XV might bring it back. I used to really love those match ups

[@davidmadani7141]

Great performance. Looking forward to more kiwi magic this weekend 😊

[@MrSweetvidz]

Big ask for Ireland A with D-Mac lining up at number 10, great game and very entertaining none the less

[@zlqrnnmhmmd]

Would love to see the full game replay video. nice game.

[@godisbollocks]

3:19 Gotta be a contender for try of the year so far. Some beautiful passing here.

[@Talonnz1]

Awesome game by the AB XVs... not sure why there is radio silence about it tho...

[@damianodonnell5844]

Probably because this game isn’t that big, was just to build depth in younger kiwi and Irish squads

[@zacharystone8817]

Because the truth is they play better than the actual all blacks lol

[@isaacstocking7746]

@@damianodonnell5844 not big these games are massive especially seeing as alot of players a retiring and these are the ones taking their places

[@kingkongkong2204]

Only big if Ireland win😂

[@playthatflavour6620]

Damien Mckenzie Shining in this game

[@MeanAzz_13]

Welcome back to the A.B'z W.C team *DMaC!* 💪🏾🇳🇿

[@iarladonlon2826]

Jaysus, tough day. Our backs couldn't tackle all day.

[@Rafael-xt1nm]

How on earth is Mckenzie not in the All Black starting 15? Dude is phenomenal!

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

Hes good but only against b teams lmao

[@sports2hedz542]

On the bigger stage he's not a difference maker like he is in Super and here. He's absolutely rock solid consistent though...he should be in ABs reserves for RWC. If injuries put out both Beauden and Richie, Damian can slot in no probs

[@penepatitenor]

Just goes to show the depth of NZ talent… if Mackenzie didn’t even make the AB start. Insane!

[@Ze_Moose]

@@penepatitenor New Zealand is soo deep. That's the problem. Like '92 USA Dream Team

[@turangabaker1091]

So much pace to burn the result of quick deliveries, I would put him ahead of Beaudean today, excellent decision making, better kicking skills able to get the back line away proper front foot player, first choice for first five in my tem

[@taakeyourtime]

Incredible Stevenson was not in this squad or the ABs, best player on the park by a mile. Another stroke of genius from Foster 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@300msping]

And with DMac

[@joedennehy386]

Who would you leave out genius? I'm not attempting to defend foster, but I'm waiting champ

[@Rautz.]

@@joedennehy386 I'd leave out mounga. Bb into 10. Will jordan into 15. Stephenson into 14.

[@filthymutt6029]

He only shows up for big games. Great in this game, and for the Maori, but he did nothing in super rugby. Perhaps that'll work for the ABs, but you can hardly blame Foster when he's only had 3 good performances.

[@Slipperygecko390]

@@Rautz. Exactly what I would do. Absolutely deadly combo backline Jordy and Reiko in the midfield.

[@TheGazavman]

Great match ! great tries !

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Not a highlight video but on display was a sublime performance of running rugby.

[@wildcolonialman]

Excellent.

[@ghasb7695]

Congratulations to our All Blacks 15

[@tpkorea6c]

Great running game from the AB's.

[@Consciousmansclub]

Looks like a polished performance!!!!

[@elpenguino100]

So good to hear a NZ match with different commentators - I'm sick to death of nisbo and co.

[@toihauwilson253]

What an exciting game to watch

[@mj_1232]

The future is bright☝🏾🖤

[@warrennibbs2907]

Couple of good players coming through

[@tommybyrne5745]

Wow all blacks looking slick and fast , our boys looked like they were too much in awe of them and stood back too much , very slow . But credit to the Blacks great to see their beautiful flowing game again .

[@hicktownguy2]

this team would thrash fosters team

[@karltaylor2857]

What this showed is our depth. Interesting.

[@kefs8294]

such a good tesm brooooo!!!!

[@wiremumatenga883]

Good game IrelandXV. For all those people that we're doubting our boy's shame. Either get on board and quit running our team down or get left behind. We've got an Autumn series to win and RWC to get back. You're either with us or against us.

[@dariankrieger4813]

I always backed Fozzy and never liked the way people kept dumping crap on him but I have my answer now.The AB head coach job is a bit much for him.After watching this game I think this team will teach the current AB touring side lesson or 3.Fozzy is big part to blame for the decline of the AB's.

[@brianmsahin]

Very good win by the AB's, congratulations from an Irish fan. It was an entertaining game. Lots of tries and a well deserved win. The young Irish lads couldn't really get a grip, but put up a good fight with a few tries of their own. Some people are being very critical but I see this as a learning experience for them. Anyway good luck AB's and Ireland in the real tour when it starts tonight! I'll be watching!

[@notoriousbig73]

I concur bro Regardless of what other people think these Irish dudes still played with heart and have learnt some valuable lessons I wish them the best Kia kaha✌

[@otto2neil]

ABs depth is solid

[@robertosalsone5655]

Mac brilliant on the night. Unfortunately Foster has his favourites.

[@Skybar23]

This performance just shows how bad Foster is as a coach. Wayne Smith improves the Black Fern and takes them to a WC final after couple months coaching them AND Leon McDonald only had a few weeks with this AB XV team. Shocking stuff