New Zealand's Muslim players Ofa Tuungafasi and Sonny Bill Williams pray after the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Ireland. Reuters
New Zealand's wing George Bridge jumps over Ireland's centre Robbie Henshaw during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo. AFP
Matt Todd of New Zealand scores his team's fifth try past Andrew Porter (R) and Johnny Sexton of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
George Bridge of New Zealand attempts to break a tackle by Keith Earls of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Jordie Barrett of New Zealand scores his team's seventh try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Rhys Ruddock of Ireland wins a line-out from Brodie Retallick of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
New Zealand's Sevu Reece is defended by Ireland's Johnny Sexton during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Tokyo Stadium between New Zealand and Ireland in Tokyo, Japan. AP Photo
Ireland's prop Tadhg Furlong (R) is tackled during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo. AFP
New Zealand's wing George Bridge (C) runs to score a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo. AFP
Sevu Reece of New Zealand is tackled by Jordan Larmour, Gary Ringrose and Jacob Stockdale of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Jordie Barrett of New Zealand scores his team's seventh try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Ofa Tuungafasi of New Zealand is tackled by Josh Van Der Flier of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
New Zealand's full back Beauden Barrett collects an All Blacks flag from the crowd beside his father Kevin (2nd R) after winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo. AFP
Players during a lineout during the Quarter Final, New Zealand v Ireland at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. REUTERS
Ireland's Rory Best leaves the pitch with children after the match, Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. REUTERS
New Zealand's players pray after winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo. AFP
New Zealand sent out an ominous warning to their remaining Rugby World Cup rivals after thrashing Ireland 46-14 in Saturday's quarter-final match in Tokyo.
The three-time and defending champions had lost two of their past three matches against the Irish but this performance better reflected the All Black's overall record against the men in green which now stands at 29 wins to two defeats, with one draw.
After a tight opening 10 minutes, New Zealand flexed their peerless rugby muscles after which the result was never in doubt. The All Blacks ended with seven tries, the first two from scrumhalf Aaron Smith.
Certainly England will provide a better test for the holders, having earlier thrashed Australia 40-16 in the first quarter-final in Oita. Holders Japan face South Africa, and Wales meet France in the remaining quarters on Sunday.
The All Blacks had not played for almost two weeks since their 71-9 victory over Namibia at the same ground after tournament organisers cancelled their final pool game against Italy due to Typhoon Hagibis.
They also had not been really challenged since their tournament opener against South Africa four weeks ago and fans were concerned they could be underprepared for the intensity of a World Cup knockout match.
Steve Hansen's side allayed those fears with a blistering and bruising performance where they constantly drove Ireland back at the breakdown and in the tackle and never allowed them to get their close-running game going.
They also forced the Irish into numerous handling errors, particularly in contact inside their own half, destroying their momentum.
After scrumhalf Smith scored his first try in the 14th minute following a sustained buildup, the All Blacks seized on two Johnny Sexton errors to put the game beyond doubt before halftime.
The Irish flyhalf failed to find touch for an attacking lineout, with Richie Mo'unga brilliantly keeping the ball in play and the All Blacks then cleared to Ireland's half when three minutes later, Smith grabbed his second from close range.
Sexton then dropped the ball on halfway in a tackle and Mo'unga kicked it ahead with Beauden Barrett winning the race to give the All Blacks a 22-0 lead they held to halftime despite defending for most of the last 10 minutes of the first period.
The All Blacks refused to take their foot off the gas in the second half, keeping Ireland pinned inside their own territory and controlling possession with hooker Codie Taylor, replacement flanker Matt Todd, winger George Bridge and replacement Jordie Barrett crossing.
Robbie Henshaw gave his side a face-saving try moments after he squandered a gilt-edged opportunity while referee Nigel Owens also awarded them a penalty try and sinbinned Todd for a professional foul.
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From Dubai-based clinical psychologist Daniella Salazar:
1. Solitary Play: This is where Infants and toddlers start to play on their own without seeming to notice the people around them. This is the beginning of play.
2. Onlooker play: This occurs where the toddler enjoys watching other people play. There doesn’t necessarily need to be any effort to begin play. They are learning how to imitate behaviours from others. This type of play may also appear in children who are more shy and introverted.
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