Tops
Ireland sure of its strength
8 minutes and 3 seconds.
This is the time that Ireland will have spent in the opposing 22 meters.
A statistic which alone sums up the part delivered by unstoppable Irishmen, driven by the desire to create a feat.
Insatiable, Andy Farrell's men thwarted the All Blacks unable to get their hands on the ball.
Full of heart and desire, the XV of Clover will have managed a full match, like the one he delivered against the same opponent in November 2018 (16-9).
Giant.
The "New Irish" shine
With three New Zealanders, the XV of Ireland relied on the premises of the stage to build its success. A first try by Lowe, native of Nelson (New Zealand), a second initiated by Aki, native of Auckland and a perfect management of the meeting of the scrum half Gibson-Park, also from Auckland, allowed Ireland to overcome the All Blacks. Note also the very precious defensive gesture of Lowe at the end of the match (72nd), allowing O'Mahony to scratch the leather and Carbery to pass the penultimate penalty of the meeting (73rd).
Omnipresent Doris
We will have seen it in the oven and in the mill facing New Zealand.
Elected man of the match in Dublin, the Irish giant was the author of 11 of 22 tackles administered by the whole Irish third row and won two turn overs.
But he is also the author of a test where he will have made his canes speak, made him the player who covered the most meters with the ball in hand during this test against New Zealand (66 meters).
A sparkling performance from the helmeted third line.
Flops
The All Blacks muzzled
Arrived in Europe sure of their strength for this autumn tour, the All Blacks probably did not expect such a welcome from the Irish.
Their haka covered by Irish songs set the tone for the evening.
On the pitch, it was the green fury that stood out, Jonathan Sexton's teammates being quick and aggressive on each defensive climb.
Showing more commitment, more will, the Irish crossed the opposing line three times to build their success and muzzle the New Zealanders.
Rugby: in video, the summary of the feat of Ireland against the All Blacks
Ireland could have paid a high price for its lack of realism
If the Irish XV won Saturday in Dublin, it could have paid dearly for its glaring lack of realism. Unable to cross the New Zealand defensive curtain in the first act, the Irish stumbled for a long time 5 meters from the in-goal, preferring the touch on points and not realizing their full domination. Led by 5 points at the break (5-10), the men in green finally corrected their problem of realism to build their success in the second act.
Without Barrett, Blacks without an idea
This may be one of the turning points of the evening.
Touched after a tackle on Conway, Beauden Barrett gave way from the start to Mo'Unga (22nd).
New Zealand's playing master, the opening half who celebrated his hundredth selection in the victory against Wales (54-16) did not have time to influence the meeting.
And his absence was greatly detrimental to the All Blacks, lacking benchmarks but especially ideas, unable to reverse the fate of a meeting almost destined to be won by Ireland.
He could also miss the meeting against the XV of France next weekend.