Rugby World Cup 2019: Patrick Gower invades fan zone ahead of All Blacks v Ireland match

The All Blacks are about to face their first major test in their pursuit of a history-making third Rugby World Cup.

The quarter-final fixture between New Zealand and Ireland will be causing trepidation among some fans. Ireland was until recently the top team in the world with two recent victories over the All Blacks. 

There are fan zones around Japan which have been packed over the course of the tournament.

Newshub National Correspondent Patrick Gower went along to one ahead of Saturday's crucial match.

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