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Sexton gets the second half underway for Ireland, taken by Whitelock
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NZ take a 10-5 lead over Ireland into halftime. NZ picked up a yellow card 12 minutes in and Ireland capitalized with a try shortly after to lead 5-0. NZ got on the board with a penalty midway through the half. Despite minimal territory and possession, NZ hit the front with a try after 32 minutes to make it 10-5. Ireland continued to pile on the pressure as they had done throughout the half, but the All Black defence stood firm as they hold a five point advantage at the break.
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Lost forward at the lineout and that will be halftime
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Final play of the half
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Penalty for Ireland as NZ were caught offside, no shot at goal as Sexton kicks for the corner
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Cut out pass to van der Flier on the right finding Conway
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Strong defence on Aki
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Gibson-Park has a go himself
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Keenan into the line takes it up
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Ireland have advantage