..Brian O'Driscoll who captained Ireland for the 29th time in Auckland...
Ireland again went close to grabbing a prized defeat of New Zealand but a 71st-minute try from out-half Luke McAlister rescued a 27-17 victory for the All Blacks in Auckland.
New Zealand 27 Ireland 17 - Another tight decision goes New Zealand's way, no luck of the Irish in Auckland. A sterling effort from the Irish players in trying conditions. It says it all when you look down at the pitch at the final whistle and Ireland are on the attack, pushing for a third try, with the All Blacks out on their feet and breathless at the finish. New Zealand's unbeaten record at Eden Park continues - but only just. You wonder what sort of game it would have been had the referee spotted Chris Jack's knock on in the lead-up to Clarke Dermody's try. Onwards to Perth and Australia next week, Eddie O'Sullivan's men can take much heart from this second Test performance.
To score 20 points against the All Blacks, having gone 17-0 down, will give the Irish much heart for their crack at the Wallabies.
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