2012 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand
The All Blacks swept Ireland 3–0, ending with a record 60–0 win in Hamilton.
In June 2012, Ireland toured New Zealand playing three Tests against the All Blacks, marketed as the 'Steinlager Series'. New Zealand won the series 3–0. In the third and final Test in Hamilton on 23 June, the All Blacks won 60–0, inflicting upon Ireland their largest-ever defeat.
Quick Facts
- Coach
- Declan Kidney
- Captain
- Brian O'Driscoll
- Top test point scorer
- Johnny Sexton (19)
Facts from the source article.
Background
To allow Ireland to focus on the Tests, the IRFU decided that there would be no mid-week fixtures. The second Test was Ireland's first Test match in Christchurch. New Zealand's 60–0 victory in the third Test was their largest-ever winning margin against Ireland.
Did You Know?
- Brodie Retallick, Julian Savea and Aaron Smith made their full New Zealand debuts in the first Test of the series.
- Sam Cane debuted in the second Test and Beauden Barrett in the third.
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