Rugby Union - New Zealand Training - The Lensbury, Teddington, Britain - November 8, 2018 New Zealand's head coach Steve Hansen during training Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
DUBLIN (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said Ireland were the best in the world and cast them as favourites for next year's World Cup after his team were beaten 16-9 in a battle between the two top-ranked sides in Dublin on Saturday.
Going in search of their 12th victory in 13 matches this year, with their only blemish a 36-34 home loss to South Africa, the southern hemisphere champions came up short in most areas as Ireland ran out deserving winners.
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