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All Blacks v Ireland: Hansen says Ireland are top team in the world

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Well done Ireland, demonstrably the best team âon the dayâ.The ABs looked pedestrian and unorganised. Were the ABs made to look that way by the Irish or were the Bs tired? Im not sure of the answer and only next year will tell?Exciting isnt it.

Best thing that could have happened

Two elephants in the room.1. How much are the AB coaching team missing Wayne Smith?2. Has Ian Foster been exposed? Why they keep him on is anyones guess - and as for him being a contender when Hansen goes......

Supreme Ireland. Nz turned up too late and made too may mistakes. Hope to see you next time

He is being a class act and giving credit where credit is due, how is he being a loser?

Time for a new captain - Reid just nevers seems to inspire his charges or take control and direct on the field when it counts

The ABs certainly looked disorganized and leaderless, l think Read is leaving too much to the so called leadership group and not making decisive decisions himself, like saying stop making aimless kicks and stop giving away penalties and making stupid errors. He is the Captain and needs to start acting like one.

AB tactics looked wrong for a lot of the game. Kicked possession away far too much, and when opportunities presented themselves they lacked the patience.

Dumbest kickfest ever seen from an ABs side.. rudderless and dull. No leadership and no plan for mine.. outcoached again by Joe Schmidt.

Geez that set piece try they scored was good. Probably the best Ive seen against us

The All Blacks were a tactical vacuum. Please come back Wayne Smith.

Well said champ. Great win for Ireland and I hope they do well at next years World Cup.

Loved watching the game.Ireland played like legends.When was the last time the all blacks lost without scoring a try?

Aussie and Quade Cooper ruined the All Blacks leading up to 2011. England smashed NZ in between the last World cup cycle. Once again looking pretty ordinary close to World cup time this team is exactly where they need to be. When Japan rolls around Hansen will play all his aces that have been hidden away in the back pocket. Been here before just need to look up what the scribes wrote this time four years ago.

There can be no excuses around being tired etc, the level of rest, rotation and preparation is second to none. This has been coming for a while now and good on Ireland. As a Kiwi I can only hope that this year was about trying things and building towards next year because it hasnt been pretty!

People need to simmer down and stop writting books just because the ABs lost.ABs spoil kiwis by giving them wins everytime ,losses do exist.Ireland showed up full 80 mins ABs didn`t, but even with the Abs not showing up they made Ireland work.Reason ABs are a yardstick is because their opposition have to show up 110% everytime.

Dont mind losing the odd game and hate to finger point, because the Irish were awesome, but Reid look spent in this game, Matt Todd is not the answer either in the position he is covering and Aaron Smith was lost. This loss will shake things up a bit.