Irish have to raise the bar – Best

“It’s hard getting that balance [of playing on the edge] right”, said Beauden Barrett after New Zealand’s 21-9 win in Dublin.

Ireland face the Haka in a shape of eight in memory of Anthony Foley of Munster [©INPHO/Billy Stickland]NOVEMBER 5 is known as Guy Fawkes Day to the British, but for the Irish it will now be known as the date our rugby team produced fireworks of their own in finally defeating the mighty All Blacks.

The visitors stormed out of the gates on a mission to reassert their dominance.

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Two Paddy Jackson kicks cut the margin to five before Fekitoa’s clinching try.

First-half collisions forced out Irish starters Robbie Henshaw, Jonathan Sexton and CJ Stander.

New Zealand attacked like a pack of wild dogs from the off but for a few minutes it was the All Black unstoppable force against the immovable green object.

Despite the loss, Taylor said that Steve Hansen’s team were not surprised with the levels of physicality and intensity Ireland brought to the game earlier this month. “I felt we deserved to get our nose in front when we did and the players managed to protect the lead but at the same time, I don’t think they are going to afford us any headstarts this weekend”. Today was all about how they would stand up to that pressure … they answered that.

Again it was not without controversy as Best demanded Pyper look at a replay for a forward pass but he was turned down and shot a killer look at the South African referee.

Tactically New Zealand will not be looking to change too much.

In one of the most famous victories in Ireland’s rugby history, they defeated New Zealand in a thriller by 40-29 at Soldier Field in Chicago just two short weeks ago.

On the other side of the ledger, Kiwi-born Irish coach Joe Schmidt was reportedly livid with numerous calls against his side, including two contentious tries.

Coach Steve Hansen believes that some All Blacks might have been distracted ahead of the loss to Ireland in Chicago.

“We did our best, but obviously the character came through”.

“We had to defend”, All Blacks captain Kieran Read said. They hold the ball well.

They conceded 66 percent possession and 69 percent territory, and the pressure that Ireland were able to exert was highlighted by the fact that they had to play a quarter of this match with 14 men as Aaron Smith and Malakai Fekitoa saw yellow.

The All Blacks struck the killer blow soon after Fekitoa returned from the bin, completing a counterattack of brilliant inter-passing with his second converted try in the 66th.

“I went up to him and said please look at it”, said Best.

Joe Schmidt: “I don’t think you’re ever super comfortable with the expectation”. Despite bitter conditions, the stadium could have sold out twice over, with those lucky enough to get a golden ticket making sure their voices were heard.