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Ireland hooker Sean Cronin expects to face a much-improved New Zealand on Saturday but says Joe Schmidt has made his team believe they are a match for anyone.The Irish snapped a 111-year losing streak against the All Blacks on November 5 in Chicago and the worlds No 1 team will attempt to exact their revenge at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, in a game which will be live on Sky Sports 2 HD.No team has claimed successive victories over the All Blacks since South Africa in 2009 but Cronin has faith in Schmidt to craft a game plan which will give Ireland a chance of emulating that feat. Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has developed a reputation for meticulous game planning Theres no better man than Joe to put together a game plan to go and attack them this week, said Cronin, with Ireland desperate to back up the 40-29 victory at Soldier Field.And Im sure Joe has been in the think-tank with the rest of the coaches devising something special for us.New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is likely to make changes to his line-up for this weekends game after being boosted by the return of a couple of his key players. Brodie Retallick is expected to start in the second row for New Zealand Stellar lock Brodie Retallick will start and fellow second row Sam Whitelock could also return.That would allow star blindside flanker Jerome Kaino to return to his natural place at No 6 after starting in the second row in Chicago and restore the core of the pack that helped New Zealand storm to a record 18 straight victories before losing to the Irish. Beware All Blacks backlash Ireland coach Joe Schmidt braced for an All Black backlash in Dublin Theyre going to have a lot of changes, theyve got world-class players in Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock to come back into the row, possibly moving Jerome Kaino back to the back row where hes been fantastic for years, Cronin said.Its a different team coming to the Aviva, so thats an area the coaches will have to look at for the selection they make too.Its got to be a different mentality, depending on their selection. Highlights of Irelands opening Autumn International against Canada from Dublin Ireland have no fresh injury issues after their comfortable 52-21 win over Canada on Saturday, and Iain Hendersons return to full fitness boosts resources in the second row.Connacht powerhouse Ultan Dillane - after a man-of-the-match display against the Canadians - is likely to maintain a seat on the bench at Hendersons expense, however, with the Ulster man only just over his shoulder trouble.Cronin says Ireland will go into the game full of confidence but knows they will have to raise their performance levels if they are to cope with the inevitable New Zealand backlash. Ireland vs New Zealand November 19, 2016, 5:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass We always have confidence that we can go out and match any team on the day, as long as we put in the performance and really hone in on the different aspects of the specific game thats required, said Cronin.Theres a few areas we can take out of the Canada game and in Chicago where we can look to improve on.We werent happy with our maul defence against Canada, our attack structure, there are areas there and there were parts of our defence in Chicago too.As long as we get the attitude right, the physicality and the mentality, we know we can match anyone.Also See:Beware All Blacks backlashWilkinson, BOD in Hall of FameStuart Barnes talking pointsIreland beat brave CanadaDaniele Rugani Jersey . -- There were a lot of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Gianluigi Buffon Juventus Jersey . 8 Kansas to a 64-63 win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night. 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Angelo Mathews has been ruled out, throwing out the balance of the whole XI. Dhananjaya de Silva has suggested he is worth sticking with as opener for now, but Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have failed at the top of the order this series. And with Thisara Perera now omitted, at least one bowling spot becomes available as well. Sri Lanka say they are building a team for 2019, but unlike in Tests, where some future-proof players have been identified, they are still rifling through ODI candidates.They seem a little conflicted as to what strategy to pursue in the shorter formats as well. Sri Lanka can claim to have revolutionised ODI batting in 1996, but in recent years, they seem to be trying to kill off limited-overs bowling, lately fielding as few as two specialist bowlers in the XI.David Warners captaincy, meanwhile, has been in as fine form as his complaining. So good have Aaron Finch, George Bailey and Matthew Wade been, Sri Lankas spinners have found themselves defused on some very dry tracks.Form guide(last five completed matches, most recent first)? Australia WWLWWSri Lanka LLWLLIn the spotlightNo one has played Mitchell Starc better on this tour than Dhananjaya de Silva. Owner of an exceedingly simple - and immensely watchable - batting technique, de Silva has the strokes to access virtually any part of the ground, and he has showcased both creativity and grit. Now that he has begun to open the ODI innings, Sri Lanka desperately need him to continue succeeding there.George Baileys batting average is a healthy 42.47, but in Asia, this figure rises to 62.14 across 17 innings. Bailey has been Australias best operator in Sri Lanka, partly because he is the smartest. He putss spinners off the length early in their spell by using his feet, or the sweep.dddddddddddd He manipulates the field better than his team-mates. And he is rarely fooled by variations. Each of the Tests he has played in an underwhelming long-format career so far has been in Australia. If Baileys mastery of Asian conditions continues, though, perhaps the selectors could consider him for the forthcoming Test tour of India.Teams newsThis being a dead rubber, Sri Lanka may take the chance to ratchet up the experimentation even further. Upul Tharanga is likely to enter the XI, as is Dasun Shanaka. Where they will bat is anyones guess. Suranga Lakmal is due for a match as well.Sri Lanka (probable): 1 Danushka Gunathilaka, 2 Dhananjaya de Silva, 3 Kusal Mendis, 4 Dinesh Chandimal (capt.), 5 Upul Tharanga, 6 Kusal Perera (wk), 7 Dasun Shanaka, 8 Seekkuge Prasanna, 9 Dilruwan Perera, 10 Amila Aponso, 11 Suranga LakmalAustralia may keep the same XI, unless it is felt the track demands a second spinner, in which case Nathan Lyon may replace Scott Boland.Australia(probable): 1 David Warner (capt.), 2 Aaron Finch, 3 Usman Khawaja, 4 George Bailey, 5 Travis Head, 6 Matthew Wade (wk), 7 James Faulkner, 8 John Hastings, 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Scott Boland/ Nathan LyonPitch and conditionsPallekele has historically been one of the more seam-friendly venues in the country, with the ball tending to nip around under lights especially.Stats and triviaSri Lanka have won five of their last six matches in Pallekele, losing only to England in a rain-affected game played over two days.Dinesh Chandimal has previously captained two ODIs, against South Africa at home, both of which Sri Lanka won.The three top wicket-takers in the series are all Australia seamers. James Faulkner and Starc have nine scalps apiece, while John Hastings sits behind them on eight. Adam Zampa has seven, level with the best Sri Lanka bowler, Amila Aponso.QuotesWe are playing a few more quicks than what they (Sri Lanka) are, but with variable bounce and reverse swing, weve countered their spinners.Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade on the success of the visiting quicks ' ' '