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Victoria Irish bar set for big crowd to watch Rugby World Cup

Ireland has beaten New Zealand three out of the last four times
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The quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup get started with a game between Ireland and New Zealand. (File photo)

Quarter-finals for the Rugby World Cup kick off this weekend with a match between New Zealand and Ireland.

The Irish Times on Government Street in downtown Victoria will host the game from 7:30 a.m. and serve drinks from 9 a.m., said Parker Lilly, general manager.

There is room for about 175 people at the bar, and people can either make a reservation or turn up in the morning to get a seat, he said.

The bar has hosted every match of the Rugby World Cup, but the game on Saturday will probably be the biggest of the tournament.

The New Zealand All Blacks are ranked fourth globally, with the Irish team considered the best.

Irish Times will not have a dedicated screen for the game but will be showing the match on every single TV in the bar, said Lilly.

The bar has seen good crowds coming to the matches and will likely see a lot of Irish supporters arriving to support their team.

The Irish side is currently on a 17-match winning streak and has been the All Blacks three out of the last four times they have played each other.

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