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Barrett and Clarke return for All Blacks v Ireland

Barrett and Clarke return for All Blacks v Ireland

Summary

New Zealand's rugby team, the All Blacks, will face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as part of the Autumn Nations Series. Coach Scott Robertson has brought back Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke for this match. Barrett returns to the team after recovering from a shoulder injury, while Clarke missed the previous game against Australia.

Key Facts

  • The rugby match between New Zealand and Ireland will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago.
  • Beauden Barrett will play at fly-half, earning his 141st cap for the All Blacks.
  • Barrett returns after missing the last game due to a shoulder injury.
  • Caleb Clarke regains his place after sitting out the win against Australia.
  • Coach Scott Robertson also includes Ethan de Groot, who has recovered from a concussion.
  • Damian McKenzie and Leicester Fainga'anuku are moved to the bench for this game.
  • New Zealand previously won against Ireland in Dublin last year with a score of 23-13.
  • Ireland has beaten New Zealand four times since their first victory over them in 2016, including twice on New Zealand's home ground.
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