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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago

2 November 2025

With Scott Barrett limping off early, it was left to 23-year-old Fabian Holland in his 10th test and 24-year-old Josh Lord in his ninth in the engine room.

Robertson says it wasn't perfect - with Lord calling lineouts for his first time in a test - but they can be proud of their efforts.

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