Scott Robertson shares his thoughts on the Ireland clash, history and the players

In recent years Ireland have the upper hand when it comes to playing the All Blacks. New Zealand and, head coach, Scott Robertson are well aware of the history and what this fixture brings

For 111 years, the Irish couldn't win a test against the All Blacks. In the last 10, they've won five. It's a stat that Scott Robertson is very mindful of as the teams prepare to meet again in Chicago this weekend, in fact it was one of the first things he mentioned.

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