New Zealand have defeated Ireland by 42 points to 10 in Auckland in the first game of their three game series.
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Two first half tries from Julian Savea helped the All Blacks to a 23 – 3 lead at the break, Johnny Sexton getting the only score for Ireland with a penalty on seven minutes.
Things didn’t get much better for Declan Kidney’s men in the second half. A Fergus McFadden try, converted by Sexton, proving to be their only score. New Zealand meanwhile added tries from the in form Savea, Adam Thomson and Conrad Smith.
