‘Doesn’t get better than this,’ says captain after landmark victory over All Blacks in New Zealand
WELLINGTON: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said “it doesn’t get much better than this” after his side beat the All Blacks 32-22 in the third and final Test on Saturday, becoming the first touring team in the professional era to win a series on New Zealand soil.
Ireland scored three tries before half-time in Wellington to lead 22-3 and held their nerve as New Zealand stormed back with three of their own after the interval to clinch the series 2-1.
It completed just the…