US President Joe Biden has sent his well-wishes to the Ireland team ahead of their huge Test match against the All Blacks.
Ireland head into the game against New Zealand buoyant after their rout of Japan last weekend, but all within Andy Farrell's camp know a much stiffer test lies ahead on Saturday.
There has been a great air of anticipation around the fixture and Biden's letter to the Irish squad underlined the global interest in the game.
He said: "I wanted to send you my best wishes as you face the New Zealand All Blacks tomorrow.
"I was thrilled to congratulate the entire team, especially my cousin Rob Kearney, back in 2016 when you first beat the All Blacks in Chicago - a historic moment in Irish rugby.
"Since then, you've beaten the All Blacks in 2018, and I know that you can do it again this year.
"Your fans in Aviva Stadium, throughout Ireland, and around the world will be rooting you on to another victory.
"As the Irish blessing says, "Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you."
"My grandfather, Ambrose Finnegan, would always say, "Keep the faith," and then my grandmother Blewitt would add, "No, spread it."
"So, go spread the faith. I'll be cheering for you."
The game kicks off at 3.15pm and you can keep up to date through the Irish Mirror's live blog of the game here.
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