 A week later they went to Dublin to face Ireland in a match they lost 9–16, an historic first win at home over the All Blacks in their history.The last match of the year for the All Blacks was against Italy, which the All Blacks won convincingly 66–3.The start of 2019 for Hansen saw his side finish third in the Rugby Championship; the first time they have finished in that position since The Rugby Championship inception – the last being during the 2004 Tri Nations Series.