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    All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett is wary of an Irish return of serve under the roof in Dunedin

    All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett is wary of an Irish return of serve under the roof in Dunedin


    The series hosts head south today to begin preparations for the second test - holding a 1-nil lead in the three-game series.

    Barrett says Ireland are a top team and won't take the opening defeat lying down.



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