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Andy Farrell’s Ireland side will welcome old foes New Zealand to Dublin tonight in the highly-anticipated first game of the Autumn Series.

It’s set to be the first meeting of the sides since Farrell’s team were defeated 28-24 in the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup in France.

Ireland went 111 years without beating New Zealand – losing 27 and drawing once in 28 meetings – before a 40-29 success in Chicago in 2016.

Including that landmark victory at Soldier Field, the reigning Six Nations champions have won five of the last nine matches against the All Blacks - including securing a historic 2-1 tour success in 2022.

They went into the World Cup as Test rugby’s top-ranked team but trailed New Zealand for the majority of the last-eight encounter at Stade de France before falling short.

Farrell’s side, who also host Argentina, Fiji and Australia this month, recovered from that setback by retaining the Guinness Six Nations title in March before securing a 1-1 summer series draw away to world champions South Africa.

After hosting the All Blacks, Ireland then face Argentina and Fiji before concluding their November schedule against Australia.

Here’s your need-to-know guide ahead of tonight’s big clash:

Where is the game on?

The game is set to be played under lights at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin tonight, November 8.

What time does it start?

The game is set to get underway at 8.10pm.

Are tickets still available?

There’s been huge interest in the game since it was announced and tickets are completely sold out. 

What are the odds?

Ireland comes into the game as favourites in the bookies’ eyes at a price of 2/5 to take the win, visitors New Zealand are 21/10 and a draw is priced at 17/1. 

Where can I watch the match?

The game will be broadcast live on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Player, with coverage kicking-off at 7pm. 

What are the teams? 

IRELAND: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt). Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O'Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray, Ciarán Frawley, Jamie Osborne.

NEW ZEALAND: Will Jordan; Mark Tele'a, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Tamatai Willians, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax; Scott Barrett, Tupou Vaa'i; Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea. Replacements: George Bell, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Pasilio Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samipeni Finau, Cam Roigard, Anton Lienert-Brown, Stephen Perofeta.