Sir Ian McGeechan believes New Zealand might still be the team to beat despite their back to back defeats in the recently concluded northern hemisphere tour.
Former New Zealand international Dillon Hunt becomes the latest player to announce his retirement from professional rugby due to concussion related issues.
New Zealand forwards John Plumtree has revealed that veteran playmaker Beauden Barrett is in doubt for the weekend's game against France to be played in Paris.
Ireland's result over New Zealand suggests Farrell's side can generate some momentum ahead of the next World Cup as they look to avoid a repeat of what happened after their 2018 All Blacks triumph.