Rugby World Cup quarter-final: New Zealand vs. Ireland preview, predictions, team news, starting XVs, UK time, TV

Johnny Sexton and Ireland face the ‘biggest game’ of their lives against the All Blacks in Tokyo

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton will start their 56th Test match together at half-back
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton will start their 56th Test match together at half-back
(Image credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

New Zealand vs. Ireland

  • What: Rugby World Cup quarter-final
  • When: Saturday 19 October
  • Where: Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
  • UK start time: 11.15am
  • TV coverage: live on ITV

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