The acclaim kept coming for Andy Farrell's side at the NZ press conference, like when out-half Mo'unga expressed his admiration of Mack Hansen - especially when he had long hair that spilled out through his headgear
In the past, New Zealand players would be trotted out for media duties before Ireland games and talk vaguely about their opponent's qualities.READ MORE:Mark Telea dropped for All Blacks clash with Ireland for disciplinary reasons
Richie Mo'unga loves Mack Hansen's style of play, but loved him even more when he had the long hair through the headgear. "The playing fields are even, when we get out there, and who has prepared best done the most week, had those conversations around small details and strategy and whatnot at lineout and scrum will all show on Saturday.”
"You can’t shy away from the fact of how great this Ireland team is. What they’ve done the last couple of years. Defensively, a really sound team. And able to put in some pressure moments, because of their set-piece, and the way they play the game. “That’s a big part of our motivation," said the 29-year-old. "Another big part is what happened four years ago, in a semi-final.
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