Joe McCarthy States Ireland Deserves Confidence Against All Blacks
- Ireland will play New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Friday evening.
- Joe McCarthy emphasized the team's confidence following recent successes despite a disappointing World Cup exit.
- Ireland aims to prove their resilience and competitiveness against the All Blacks.
Ireland is set to face New Zealand in an autumn international match at Aviva Stadium on Friday evening. This meeting comes after a painful exit from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Ireland lost 28-24 to the All Blacks in a quarter-final match. Joe McCarthy, a key player for Ireland, expressed a strong belief in the team's preparation and confidence going into this game. Following their World Cup exit, Ireland managed to retain the Guinness Six Nations title and had a competitive series against South Africa. The players are eager to demonstrate their growth and resilience against historically tough competition. McCarthy highlighted the excitement of playing against a world-class team and stressed the importance of approaching the match with confidence without underestimating their opponents.