Whoever wins between NZ and Ireland can consider themselves the best on the planet - Hansen

All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen believes that despite what the world ranking's say, whoever wins this weekend's clash between the All Blacks and Ireland can consider themselves the best side on the planet.

Hansen adds that rankings mean very little, with Sunday's winner taking the bragging rights into next year's World Cup in Japan.

With the All Blacks having arrived in Dublin for Sunday morning's showdown at Aviva Stadium, the rugby world wait with baited breath for the match‑up between the first‑ and second‑ranked sides on the planet.

Speaking to media in Dublin, Hansen also spoke about his admiration for Ireland, who by far play the most expansive game out of the major European sides.

The All Blacks will take on Ireland at 8am this Sunday.

[Source: TVNZ]

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