Dunedin-born Jansen has forced his way into the matchday squad on the back of his big carrying, try-scoring, man-of-the-match debut against Japan.
Speaking to the Herald earlier this year, Jansen said it would “be a dream to play the All Blacks”.
Sean Jansen was man-of-the-match in his test debut against Japan. Photo / Photosport
The All Blacks will be defending an incredible 32-year, 52-test unbeaten streak at their Auckland fortress, last losing there in 1994 to France.
Ireland last played at Eden Park in 2022, when they lost 42-19, but bounced back to win in Dunedin and Wellington and clinch a historic 2-1 test series victory.
The All Blacks name their team at 4pm.
Ireland: 1. Tom O’Toole, 2. Dan Sheehan (captain), 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Joe McCarthy,, 5. James Ryan, 6. Tadhg Beirne, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Jack Conan, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 10. Sam Prendergast, 11. Jimmy O’Brien, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Garry Ringrose, 14. Rob Baloucoune, 15. Hugo Keenan.
Reserves: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Jeremy Loughman, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Nick Timoney, 20. Sean Jansen, 21. Craig Casey, 22. Ciaran Frawley, 23. Bundee Aki.
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Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.