Any talk of New Zealand losing their fear factor has been grossly premature. This 23-13 win not only ended Ireland's 19-match winning run at home, but also reinforced the All Blacks as being as formidable a team as ever.

Ireland suffered a first defeat in Dublin in more than three years as an impressive New Zealand powered their way to a second consecutive Autumn Nations Series win. Andy Farrell’s side were narrowly beaten by the All Blacks in a thrilling Paris quarter-final last October,

Ireland and New Zealand meet in an autumn rugby test on Friday in Dublin for the first time since their epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal a year ago in Paris.

Tonight, the Autumn Nations League sees Ireland taking on New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium, promising an electrifying encounter. For those looking to place bets, Paddy Power is offering enticing odds: 40-1 for an Irish victory and 90-1 for a New Zealand win.

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has warned his teammates they will need another 80-minute effort against Ireland in Dublin on Friday after the side squeezed past England in last weekend’s Autumn international series opener.

A try from Will Jordan and 18 points from the boot of Damian McKenzie helped New Zealand beat Ireland 23-13 in the Autumn Nations Series on Friday.