The All Blacks had lost captain Scott Barrett in the opening minutes with a cut to the leg, and found themselves down 10-0 in the first quarter, before Ardie Savea scored their first try leaving them 10-7 behind at half time. Jordie Barrett had also left the field with a knee injury in the first half, and both he and brother Scott are in doubt for the next match against Scotland.
The final quarter of the match saw the comeback when Ireland started to struggle, with the reserves bench providing tries via Tamaiti Williams and Wallace Sititi, with halfback Cam Roigard also scoring in the final minutes to seal the match.
All Blacks: 26
Tries: Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi, Cam Roigard, Conversions: Beauden Barrett 3
Ireland: 13
Try: Tadgh Furling, Conversion: Jack Crowley, Penalties: Crowley 2