Ireland wing James Lowe is relishing the prospect of playing against some of his closest friends this Sunday when they face the All Blacks.
The 29-year-old celebrated his international recall by scoring the opening try as Ireland thrashed Japan 60-5 last Sunday.
The former Maori All Blacks player now hopes to retain his starting place for this weekend's Aviva Stadium game.
Lowe enjoyed close relationships with the likes of Anton Lienert-Brown, Damian McKenzie, Samisoni Taukei'aho and Brodie Retallick, while he, David Havili and Ethan Blackadder each attended Nelson College school.
The former Tasman and Chiefs back also previously played alongside Finlay Christie and Will Jordan.
The All Blacks meet Ireland at 4.15am Sunday.
In other international Test matches this weekend, Scotland will face the Springboks at 1am Sunday, Italy will play Argentina at 1am Sunday, the Wallabies will take on England at 6.30am and Fiji will play Wales at 3.15am Monday.
[Source: BBC]
