2012 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand

Test matches

First Test

Thomson 54' m C. Smith 77' c

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• Three players made their full international debut for New Zealand: Brodie Retallick, Julian Savea and Aaron Smith.
• Three players made their full international debut for Ireland: Simon Zebo, Declan Fitzpatrick and Ronan Loughney.

Second Test

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• This was Ireland's first Test match in Christchurch.
• Sam Cane made his international debut for New Zealand.

Third Test

Williams (2) 11' c, 18' c B. Smith 22' m Gear 49' m Messam 57' m Dagg 62' c Thomson 72' c Dagg (1/2) 19' Barrett (3/5) 44', 63', 73' Barrett (1/1) 40'

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• New Zealand's 60–0 victory was their largest-ever winning margin against Ireland.
• This remains Ireland's largest ever defeat.
• Beauden Barrett made his international debut for New Zealand.

Touring squad

Ireland's 30-man squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand. Ireland's initial squad for the clash against the Barbarians was announced on 15 May, no Leinster players were selected due to the RaboDirect PRO12 final. Ireland's 29-man squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand was named on 21 May. Four additional players were added to the squad. Tommy Bowe was ruled out of the tour in early April after undergoing surgery to remove a haematoma. Stephen Ferris was ruled out of the tour due to a calf injury, he was replaced by McLaughlin. Isaac Boss was ruled out of the tour owing to an ongoing thigh problem, he was replaced by Marshall. Paul O'Connell was ruled out of the tour after failing to recover sufficiently from a knee injury, he was replaced by McCarthy. The additional players were Wilkinson and Henry. Loughney was also included to provide cover for Ross.

Head coach: Declan Kidney

• Caps updated before tour. Ages are as of the first Test on 9 June.

Coaching and management team

Home squad

New Zealand 30-man squad named for the three-Test series against Ireland. Hika Elliot will train with the squad to provide cover for Keven Mealamu.

Head coach: Steve Hansen

• Caps updated before tour. Ages are as of the first Test on 9 June.

Coaching and management team

References

References

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