Full-strength Ireland squad ‘excited’ to tackle All Blacks and Eden Park history
The Ireland rugby squad is preparing for their final Test match against the All Blacks at Eden Park with a fully fit roster. Coaches report high energy levels and focus despite the long season, as the team looks to overcome New Zealand's historic home-field advantage.
Why it matters
This is a significant international sporting event involving a historic venue where the home team has maintained a long-standing winning streak.
At the end of a post-Lions, ten-month season, Ireland continued their preparations for the 12 th and final Test of their campaign when facing New Zealand in Eden Park on Saturday (kick-off 7.10pm local time/8.10am Irish) by training with a fully fit squad.
Ahead of their last and most daunting Test in this campaign all 36 players took a full part in training at Auckland’s Kings College on another crisp, cool but sunny day under clear blue skies in the city.
“It was great to have everyone out there on the fourth week of the tour,” said backs coach Andrew Goodman. “Everyone was training and available, so it’s a good place to be at the end of the tour.”
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