Once the invincibles of rugby, here is how New Zealand's fear factor was gradually broken down by Ireland going into Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.
Paul O'Connell never beat New Zealand during his playing career but Johnny Sexton has been part of five Irish triumphs over the All Blacks since 2016Listen live on BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio 5Live; live text commentary and report on the BBC Sport websiteBefore 2016, Ireland's record against the all-conquering All Blacks was dismal. It read 27 defeats and one draw since their first encounter way back in 1905.
Ireland knew that feeling more than most, and despite coming agonisingly close to taking that breakthrough win in 2013 before Ryan Crotty's last-gasp try, overcoming New Zealand was a mountain they could never scale. The world champions fought back to move to within four points but Robbie Henshaw's late score ensured the victory. It took 111 years, but Ireland had finally got the job done.Jacob Stockdale's try helped Ireland to a famous win over New Zealand in Dublin
As you would expect, New Zealand came hard and heavy as they looked to hit back, but Ireland were so impressive they managed to stop the visitors scoring a try, with Beauden Barrett kicking their nine points.2022 - Mentality monsters - New Zealand 22-32 IrelandWinning on home turf is one thing , but victory in New Zealand is an entirely different prospect.
There was better to come. In the deciding Test Ireland produced a near-faultless first half to open up a 19-point lead in Wellington.
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