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Blackcaps LIVE: Sport Nation ExtraIreland halfback wary of All Blacks' 'unbelievable' winning streak at Eden Park
Savannah Lendich Jonkers • July 17th, 2026 8:34 am
Jamison Gibson-Park | Photo: David Neilson/Photosport
New Zealand-born Irish halfback Jamison Gibson-Park says Ireland know exactly how tough the task will be when they face the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.
Gibson-Park told Sport Nation's Millsy & Guy the All Blacks remarkable record of remaining unbeaten at the Auckland venue since 1994 against France has been discussed inside the Irish camp.
“It's pretty unbelievable, isn't it? To go 50-odd games on a bounce unbeaten. That in itself is pretty incredible.
“We know full well that we're going to have to be pretty good if we're going to get a result at the weekend, but it has been mentioned a few times in camp.”
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The 52-test veteran knows history is firmly against the visitors, but believes the record also gives Ireland extra motivation heading into the clash - their most recent wins against New Zealand came in July 2022 in Wellington, securing a Test series victory after also winning in Dunedin.
The loss in that three-match series came at the Eden Park fortress.
“The All Blacks are renowned for playing their best footy at Eden Park I’d argue, so it's going to take a good team to beat them for sure.”
The All Blacks have beaten Ireland at all three of their last encounters, but Saturday presents another major challenge for new coach Dave Rennie, who has the chance to guide New Zealand to a third straight win in the Nations Championship.
Ireland team vs All Blacks
1. Tom O’Toole, 2. Dan Sheehan (captain), 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Joe McCarthy, 5. James Ryan, 6. Tadhg Beirne, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Jack Conan, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 10. Sam Prendergast, 11. Jimmy O’Brien, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Garry Ringrose, 14. Robert Baloucoune, 15. Hugo Keenan.
Bench: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Jeremy Loughman, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Nick Timoney, 20. Sean Jansen, 21. Craig Casey, 22. Ciaran Frawley, 23. Bundee Aki.
Listen to the full interview below:
