New Zealand responds to an England player calling their Haka “ridiculous” as they face Ireland in their Autumn Nations Series opener in Dublin, seeking revenge for their narrow quarter-final defeat in the World Cup last October. Despite head injuries ruling out key players like Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor, the All Blacks showed improvement with a win over England. The Aviva Stadium awaits a showdown where Rieko Ioane may face a boisterous Dublin crowd, while Ireland’s captain Caelan Doris aims to harness the pain of their previous World Cup loss under the guidance of head coach Andy Farrell.
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