All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali’i
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- All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali’i was inspired by the Test between the Springboks and Ireland this past weekend.
- The world’s top two sides played out an enthralling low-scoring match at the Stade de France.
- The All Blacks, who lost their opener against the hosts, next play Italy on Friday.
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New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali’i said on Monday the All Blacks were inspired by watching Ireland’s brutal victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at the weekend, and they aspire to reach that level.
The world’s top two sides played out an enthralling low-scoring match at the Stade de France on Saturday, with Ireland edging it 13-8 after wayward place kicking by the Springboks.
New Zealand sit fourth in the world and have lost their last match against the three teams above them, including the World Cup’s opening game with hosts France.
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