Any talk of New Zealand losing their fear factor has been grossly premature. This 23-13 win not only ended Ireland's 19-match winning run at home, but also reinforced the All Blacks as being as formidable a team as ever.

Scott Robertson has had his critics since taking over but a comfortable win over Ireland has given his side newfound belief

New Zealand secured a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 success over world number one side Ireland and hand their rivals a first home defeat in 20 matches at the Aviva Stadium on Friday.