"I wasn't outside the GPO in 1916 but I was inside Soldier Field as Ireland, in a Test rugby context, finally came of age a century on. It was without doubt one of the greatest occasions in our long and proud history and such a privilege to have been there in the flesh as the most sought-after scalp at international level was achieved with every shred of conviction appropriate to the occasion."
"It is not beyond our powers to hit the ground running Stateside but logic dictates that it is advantage New Zealand this time around"
Ireland achieved a landmark Test victory at Soldier Field, finally coming of age a century on. The occasion ranked among the greatest in national history and was experienced with deep pride and conviction. The triumph represented the most sought-after scalp at international level and was secured with every shred of determination appropriate to the moment. Despite that historic success, practical judgement indicates New Zealand holds the advantage for the upcoming Stateside encounter. Ireland retains the capacity to start strongly in the United States, but logic favors New Zealand this time around.
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