We will now hear the anthems before kick-off

The players make their way out onto the field and kick-off is moments away.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this crucial pool c penultimate game with New Zealand and Ireland involved in a winner takes all game here at the Stadio Luigi Zaffanella. After both sides won there opening two games New Zealand are in the driving seat and a point today could be enough for qualification to the semi's. As for Ireland only a win will do.

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Come on you lads in Green!

Come on Ireland!!!!