All Blacks, Ireland to renew rivalry in World Cup quarterfinal

New Zealand and Japan will both attempt to play an adventurous style...

If it is wet, I'm not so sure NZ will play as much with ball in hand. They showed in the return game against Australia that they apply pressure with a kicking and territory game. They kept Australia scoreless which is surprising.

A big step up in mental intensity for all eight teams.

"Rugby evolves quickly and the game moves on, stuff changes, systems change," Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong said. "I suppose it gives us confidence that we have had results in the past but at the same time it doesn't guarantee anything.

Well, at least you're not being complacent about it. Two of my favorite teams but on this occasion, it has to be COYBIG.

suspect the ABs will have a point to prove. Hoping for good weather and a southern hemisphere ref.