All Blacks legend Andrew Mehrtens previews Friday’s clash

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Ireland's first ever win against the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago in 2016 sparked a fierce rivalry. Photograph: Getty
Ireland's first ever win against the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago in 2016 sparked a fierce rivalry. Photograph: Getty

Andrew Mehrtens was the New Zealand outhalf before Dan Carter. A 70-cap All Black, he joins Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy to preview Ireland’s clash with New Zealand.

We look back at when Mehrtens played in Lansdowne Road in 2001, swap debut stories and tales of jersey hunting while previewing where Friday night’s clash will be won and lost.

Produced by John Casey.

Clip: Some Mehrtens magic against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 2001 (from 48.15).