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| MATCH DETAILS |
| Match Information: New Zealand V Ireland |
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New Zealand
32
Tries:
Mahana Toka 2, James Roughan, Rema Smith, Paul Atkins, Laupepa Pasene
Goals:
Scott Hurrell 4
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Ireland
10
Tries:
Bernard Westman, Paddy Barcoe
Goals:
Greg Mannion 1
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| Division: |
Pool B |
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Date: |
12/07/2008 |
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Pizzey Park, Burleigh |
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Time: |
12:45 | |
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Match Summary:
A late surge from New Zealand saw them register a spiteful 32-10 victory over a plucky Irish outfit in the second Pool B fixture, with their six tries to two victory securing them a semi-final showdown with England on Wednesday night.
The Kiwis failed to match the intensity of the boys from Ireland for the majority of the match, with Ireland failing to capitalise on their early opportunities to trail 4-12 at the half-time break.
It took the injection of rampaging New Zealand forward Karerua Savage to spark the defending champions into action, with the elusiveness of reserve fullback Tasi Cordtz setting up the Kiwis hard fought victory.
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