Live all blacks v ireland 3rd test decider
The 3rd Test between the All Blacks and Ireland was played on December 12, 2020, at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Here's a summary of the match:
Match Details:
- Date: December 12, 2020
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
- Teams: New Zealand All Blacks vs Ireland
- Result: New Zealand All Blacks won by 18-7
Match Highlights:
- The All Blacks won the series 2-1, with this match being the decider.
- The match was a tight and physical contest, with both teams struggling to gain momentum.
- The All Blacks scored two tries, both converted by Beauden Barrett, while Ireland's only try came from James Lowe, which was converted by Jonathan Sexton.
- The All Blacks' defense was solid, with Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock making significant contributions.
- Ireland's scrum-half Conor Murray had a tough day, with several turnovers and mistakes that cost his team.
Match Stats:
- New Zealand All Blacks: 18
- Tries: Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane
- Conversions: Beauden Barrett (2)
- Ireland: 7
- Try: James Lowe
- Conversion: Jonathan Sexton
Post-Match Reaction:
- New Zealand All Blacks coach Ian Foster praised his team's defense, saying, "I'm really proud of the way our team defended. We knew Ireland would come at us hard, and we were able to absorb that pressure."
- Ireland coach Andy Farrell was disappointed with the loss, saying, "We didn't get the result we wanted, but I'm proud of the effort the boys put in. We'll learn from this and come back stronger."
Series Result:
- The All Blacks won the series 2-1, with the first Test ending in a 18-7 win for Ireland, and the second Test being won by the All Blacks 32-22.