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    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is downplaying any rustiness from Ireland for Sunday's test in Chicago

    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is downplaying any rustiness from Ireland for Sunday's test in Chicago


    Ireland last played in July, putting 106 points on Portugal, but 16 members of the usual first XV were involved in the Lions that won their series against the Wallabies.

    Their full-strength squad last played in March.

    Robertson believes the Lions contingent will be prepared.



    Robertson's confirmed all 36 members of his squad are available for selection this week.

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