The IRFU has announced that there will be a special lights show at the Aviva Stadium this coming Friday when Ireland meets the All Blacks in Dublin.
Andy Farrell's men will kick off their Autumn Nations Series against the legendary team at 8:10 PM, and the IRFU has stated that they have special plans in place for when the teams emerge from the dressing rooms.
A statement on the IRFU website requests that every fan attending the game download a special app for the lights show this Friday.
“We’re excited to stage an Aviva Stadium lights show, creating a special pre-match atmosphere for when the teams emerge from the dressing rooms,” the IRFU said.
"Fans are encouraged to download the CUE Live App and to follow the big screen and PA instructions on Friday night."
The organisation also adds that they want fans to arrive early to help create a special atmosphere against one of the world's best teams.
We're hosting a very special Aviva Stadium Lights Show ahead of Friday night's showdown with New Zealand and need you to get involved! 🙌#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 4, 2024
"Make sure to be in your seat early and help build the atmosphere ahead of what promises to be a memorable night under the lights at Aviva Stadium,they added.
Ireland's team will be announced later this week.
After the New Zealand tie, Ireland will then face Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 15, followed by Fiji on Saturday, November 23, and conclude with a match against Australia for Irish Rugby’s 150th Anniversary Test on Saturday, November 30 (kick-off 3:10 p.m.).
IRELAND SQUAD
Forwards (19): Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Caelan Doris (captain), Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Dave Heffernan, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Cormac Izuchukwu, Rónan Kelleher, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Tom O’Toole, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Nick Timoney, Josh van der Flier
Backs (16): Bundee Aki, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Jamie Osborne, Sam Prendergast, Garry Ringrose, Jacob Stockdale
Training Panellists: Thomas Clarkson, Alex Kendellen, Shayne Bolton, Jack Boyle, and Gus McCarthy
Autumn Nations Series 2024 Fixtures:
- Friday, November 8: Ireland vs. New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm
- Friday, November 15: Ireland vs. Argentina, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm
- Saturday, November 23: Ireland v Fiji, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm
- Saturday, November 30: Ireland vs. Australia, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm.