More riding on New Zealand's clash with Ireland than just a semi-final place | Matt McIlraith

The All Blacks’ World Cup finishing position may determine who is installed at the conclusion of Steve Hansen’s tenureWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismJoe Schmidt will not be the next All Blacks coach, but the Ireland mentor could have a significant say on Saturday as to who winds up succeeding Steve Hansen in the New Zealand job.While it might seem premature to be discussing succession plans three weeks out from the end of the Rugby World Cup, it looks highly likely that New Zealand’s finishing position will be a big factor i…