Rugby: Ireland make four changes for second test

Name: Ireland rugby: The All Blacks will be 20% better
Uploaded: 2012-06-14T15:28:21+12:00
Duration: 224 s
Description: The Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney explains that the current three match tour is new for his touring team and he also expects the All Blacks will improve by 15-20% for the second test match. Captain Brian O'Driscoll doesn't want second best this week, they are playing to win.

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14 Jun, 2012 02:33 AMQuick Read

The Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney explains that the current three match tour is new for his touring team and he also expects the All Blacks will improve by 15-20% for the second test match. Captain Brian O'Driscoll doesn't want second best this week, they are playing to win.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has made four changes to the team for Saturday's second test against the All Blacks in Christchurch.

Gordon D'Arcy starts at second-five in place of the injured Keith Earls. D'Arcy's selection reunites him with skipper Brian O'Driscoll in the midfield for the 48th time in tests.

Andrew Trimble comes on to the left wing in place of Simon Zebo, who made his test debut in last weekend's 42-10 defeat by the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Kevin McLaughlin replaces Peter O'Mahony at blindside flanker and the experienced Mike Ross returns to tighthead prop in place of Declan Fitzpatrick.

The Ireland team to play the All Blacks at AMI Stadium in Addington on Saturday, kick-off 7.35pm is: Rob Kearney, Fergus McFadden, Brian O'Driscoll (c), Gordon D'Arcy, Andrew Trimble, Jonathan Sexton, Conor Murray, Jamie Heaslip, Sean O'Brien, Kevin McLaughlin, Donnacha Ryan, Dan Touhy, Mike Ross, Rory Best, Cian Healy. Reserves: Sean Cronin, Declan Fitzpatrick, Donncha O'Callaghan, Peter O'Mahony, Eoin Reddan, Ronan O'Gara, Simon Zebo.