as Benedict Bermange has explored, being the favourites heading into previous T20 World Cups has been somewhat of a poisoned chalice... 1540kl01 Wing Sevu Reece is the only player retained from last week's starting line-up for New Zealand as they named a strong team to take on Ireland in Saturday's Test in Dublin. 1540kl01 "I fully respect the decisions of players that are not vaccinated. I also do respect the decision that the Australian government is giving," he said. 1540kl01 The All Blacks rested their regulars for last Saturday's 47-9 win against Italy in Rome but will be back to full strength, restoring the forward pack that helped them demolish Wales 54-16 in Cardiff a fortnight ago at the start of their autumn schedule. 1540kl01