Robert Baloucoune returns as Ireland faces All Blacks in Auckland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune is set to play in the Nations Championship match against New Zealand on Saturday at Eden Park. He returns after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for previous matches against Australia and Japan. Head coach Andy Farrell has made several changes to the lineup, recalling key players, including captain Dan Sheehan and prop Tadhg Furlong. Ireland aims to extend its winning streak while facing the All Blacks, who have not lost in Auckland since 1994.
- •Ireland aims to continue its six-match winning streak.
- •Baloucoune scored three tries during the Six Nations this year.
- •New Zealand has not lost a Test match at Eden Park since 1994.
- •Ireland's last visit to Eden Park ended in a 42-19 defeat.
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland wing Baloucoune returns for All Blacks Test
"Fit-again wing Robert Baloucoune returns to the Ireland line-up for Saturday's much-anticipated Nations Championship game against New Zealand in Auckland.
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