All Blacks rookies named on bench to face Barbarians in London

All Blacks v Ireland: What you need to know

The All Blacks' Eden Park fortress is on the line as Ireland arrive in Auckland for the first time since their historic 2022 series win.

Analysis: 'Squeeze them' - pressure on All Blacks' pack to dominate Irish

Dave Rennie has named a big All Blacks pack but now they must play like one to continue their Eden Park streak, writes Patrick McKendry.

All Blacks stack their pack to counter big Ireland threat

Lock Tupou Vaa'i to start at flanker alongside second rowers Patrick Tuipulotu and Sam Darry as the All Blacks seek to blunt the Irish at Eden Park.

'Suits their DNA': Ireland coach praises All Blacks' form under Rennie

Andy Farrell also says his side are looking forward to returning to Eden Park after falling there during the series win over New Zealand in 2022.