Two-time defending champion New Zealand cruised into a Rugby World Cup semifinal matchup against England after dismantling Ireland 46-14 on Saturday night.
Ireland had beaten the All Blacks in two of their previous three encounters heading into their quarterfinal at Tokyo Stadium, but New Zealand was simply too hot for the Irish to handle on the occasion when it mattered most.
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KEYWORDS
Ireland,
New Zealand,
rugby,
All Blacks,
Rugby World Cup,
2019 Rugby World Cup,
Beauden Barrett,
Aaron Smith,
George Bridge,
Matt Todd,
Codie Taylor,
Jordie Barrett,
Robbie Henshaw
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