Many Irish punters are backing our opponents, but for good reason.
One of the biggest matches in Irish sporting history takes place tomorrow night when Andy Farrell's men take to the Parisien night to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
But it seems Irish fans are actually piling the cash on a New Zealand victory with 66% percent of fans opting to back the All-Blacks. Not the most patriotic thing to do before one of the biggest sporting events of recent times. But there's one good reason.Ireland actually go into the clash as favourites with Paddy Power giving them odds of 4/6 and New Zealand 11/8.
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