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'You want to play against the best' – Ireland skipper relishing chance to face All Blacks

November 17, 2018

Rory Best's side will take on the world champions tomorrow morning.

Ireland captain Rory Best says his side can't wait for the challenge of taking on the best side in the world, ahead of coming face to face with the All Blacks in Dublin tomorrow.

With tomorrow's clash at Aviva Stadium to see the world's top two sides face each other for the first time since 2016, players and coaches on both sides can't contain their excitement ahead of the match.

Speaking to media in Dublin, Ireland captain Rory Best detailed his team's mindset before facing the All Blacks.

"Whenever you play the best team in the world, you're nervous, you're excited," Best began.

"It's a great challenge for us. A great challenge to see how far we're coming as a squad.

"It's a massive challenge, and it's very exciting, but at the same time, you want to play against the best teams in the world - but with that comes little bits and pieces of nerves."

The All Blacks and Ireland face off against each other in Dublin tomorrow morning NZT.

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