Check the stats from Chicago. Ireland scored 5tries

If one more person says that they think the All blacks are playing England this year I'll kill myself

^^not new though is it?

What a half. I need ibuprofen just watching this match. Huge hits. Not enough whiskey in the world for this bruising match. Dang.

When you number 1 for so long you have the right to be arrogant.

Arrogant ABs would mistake them for England supporters tbh

Awful referees

Check stats from Chicago - highest tackler was Josh VSF and not CJ

Why so arrogant you ABs?

A very physical first half ends with the visitors ahead by 8 points. The game has been hard fought with Ireland having the lions share of possession but not capitalising upon it. New Zealand have taken their chances when they have come and that has been the difference between the two sides. Lets hope for an equally entertaining second 40 minutes.