MY ACCOUNT
Ireland secured a historic first away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.
Andy Farrell’s visitors found themselves on the wrong end of a comprehensive 42-19 All Blacks victory in the first Test last weekend, but Ireland managed to tie the series.
They were seemingly given a helping hand by the first-half dismissal of New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao for a head clash with Ireland centre Garry Ringrose.
Ireland were already 10-0 to the good by that point thanks to Andrew Porter charging over early on, before Johnny Sexton – a controversial starter after failing an in-game head injury assessment last time out – added the extras and later scored a long-distance penalty.
The All Blacks did well to only trail by three points at the interval, with Beauden Barrett’s converted try right at the end of a pulsating first half frustrating Ireland.
The 10-point advantage was restored by Porter’s second try following great work by Bundee Aki down the right, and Sexton’s conversion and two more penalties had Ireland 23-7 to the good.
Will Jordan crossed for New Zealand near the end, but it was too little, too late as Ireland sealed a famous win.
