The All Blacks are preparing to face Ireland in Chicago on Sunday morning. 

Ireland's squad has been difficult to asses, given that their full strength side hasn't played together since the end of the Six Nations in March.

However, Rugby Analyst Brent Pope told Piney that the Irish team has historically perform well as the underdogs.

'New Zealand are in better shape...but that's not to say this game's not going to be tight. It always is, traditionally.'

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The All Blacks are preparing to face Ireland in Chicago on Sunday morning.&nbsp;
Ireland's squad has been difficult to asses, given that their full strength side hasn't played together since the end of the Six Nations in March.
However, Rugby Analyst Brent Pope told Piney that the Irish team has historically perform well as the underdogs.
'New Zealand are in better shape...but that's not to say this game's not going to be tight. It always is, traditionally.'
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Brent Pope: Rugby Analyst looks into the Irish line-up for Sunday's game

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