The Irish media continue to fire jabs at the All Blacks ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with one of the latest pieces focusing on Sevu Reece's selection.
Ruaidhri O'Connor wrote in the Irish Independent that the selection of Reece has the All Blacks "ignoring their own values" and "undermining their culture".
O'Connor's comments refer to a domestic violence incident Reece was involved in last July.
He was discharged without conviction and fined $750 for his actions.
The incident saw Reece lose his two-year deal overseas with Irish club Connacht.
Reece was eventually picked up by the Crusaders for pre-season training and took the opportunity with both hands, progressing to starting for the eventual Super Rugby Champions and earning selection for the All Blacks in a World Cup year.
The 22-year-old then pushed an out-of-form Ben Smith out of the starting line-up with an impressive performance in the No.14 jersey during the All Blacks' must-win Bledisloe Test in Auckland and has since remained Steve Hansen's first choice on the wing.
O'Connor claimed Reece's selection was a risk by Hansen.
Australia will face England at 7.15 tonight, All Blacks will play Ireland at 10.15 tonight, Wales will take on France at 7.15 pm tomorrow while Japan will face South Africa at 10.15 pm tomorrow.
[Source: TV NZ
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