New Zealand 40 – 21 Eire

New Zealand secured a bonus-point Nations Championship win over Eire at Eden Park on Saturday

A ruthless All Blacks show ensured they may finish their dwelling block of rugby’s inaugural Nations Championship with three wins from three, after emphatically beating Eire 40-21 at Eden Park.

With Eire shorn of 12 gamers by means of damage, their efficiency left rather a lot to be desired, with their assault notably poor and missing in zip or menace.

Defensively Andy Farrell’s facet additionally conceded six tries, with lock Patrick Tuipulotu, No 8 Ardie Savea, wing Will Jordan, hooker Asafo Aumua, full-back Damian McKenzie and substitute Anton Lienert-Brown all crossing for New Zealand.

Eire scored three tries by means of No 8 Jack Conan, lock Joe McCarthy and full-back Hugo Keenan, narrowing to 14-7 late within the first half, and inside 14 factors twice within the second, however they could not seize a fourth rating to no less than go away with a bonus-point.

As an alternative, Eire’s errors – plentiful within the contest – had been preyed upon and uncovered in a disappointing end to the guests’ season.

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