
Football
Share
Published 20:21 21 Dec 2016 GMT
Explore more on these topics:
It was as if the All Blacks immediately parked that loss and completely focused on securing a win against Ireland the following week, which they did.
But like all traumatic events, it takes a period of time for the gravity of that situation to fully sink in.
So, it seems now, six weeks on, that New Zealand's true feelings surrounding their first ever loss to Ireland are beginning to emerge.
All Black legend Sean Fitzpatrick recently told The Mirror that he was sitting with Richie McCaw as they witnessed Ireland record a 40-29 victory of their side.
"I was sitting with Richie McCaw when New Zealand lost to Ireland, and when it was over we looked at each other and said, 'Thank God I wasn't playing' - because that team will be remembered for ever as the side who lost to Ireland."Both players are aware of the shame that can surround such a defeat as Fitzpatrick's late father, Brian, was on the 1953 side which lost to Wales in Arms Park. McCaw also had a distant relative in that side.
This also isn't McCaw's first instance of possibly disrespecting the Irish. Before that memorable win in Chicago, McCaw spoke to SportsJOE about that match and he struggled to recall who made up the Irish backrow.
So, we probably shouldn't be too surprised at McCaw's reaction to their defeat to Ireland.Richie McCaw hasn't seen much of us this year but he knows exactly what we're bringing to Soldier Field pic.twitter.com/P1J14l1YYD
— Patrick McCarry (@patmccarry) November 4, 2016
Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 24th to 26th
Some huge clashes! The ultimate TV guide for live weekend sport in Ireland is back! It’s another huge week in the Premier League with Arsenal hosting Newcastle, there are a host of massive inter-county championship matches in both hurling and Gaelic football, and there is an intriguing Irish derby in the URC to look forward […]
Football
1h
Huge changes in store as Lions launch bid to tour new countries
This could be massive! The Lions could soon be adding a new country to their list of touring destinations, according to an exclusive report from The Telegraph. The iconic representative team – which combines the best players from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales – currently tour South Africa, Australia and New Zealand on a rotating […]
Football
6h
Football
Munster statement defends new coach over historical rape accusations
Football