The All Blacks' training has intensified as the team prepares to meet rugby's number one side Ireland in a quarter-final on Sunday morning.

Ireland have made the quarter-finals in eight of the nine World Cups, but have never advanced beyond the last eight.

The competition is strong- but Sportstalk's Jason Pine predicts the All Blacks will come out on top.

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The All Blacks' training has intensified as the team prepares to meet rugby's number one side Ireland in a quarter-final on Sunday morning.
Ireland have made the quarter-finals in eight of the nine World Cups, but have never advanced beyond the last eight.
The competition is strong- but Sportstalk's Jason Pine predicts the All Blacks will come out on top.
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