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Ireland captain Rory Best insists big one-off performances, that are not backed up, are no longer good enough for Joe Schmidts side on the eve of their rematch with New Zealand.Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a maiden victory over the All Blacks with the 40-29 win in Chicago on November 5, and are now primed for a furious backlash in Dublin on Saturday.Best knows full well the anger the back-to-back world champions will throw into their Dublin revenge mission - and has challenged his side to scale new heights in performance to pull off another victory.This week well need a performance thats up there with the best weve ever produced in an Ireland shirt, said Best, who will win his 99th Test cap this weekend.Its about us being consistent with our performance levels, thats the most important element. Big one-off performances and then a drop-off isnt acceptable any more with this group of players.?New Zealand have been able to summon fit-again lock duo Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock for the Dublin showdown. Retallick has recovered from concussion while Whitelock has finally beaten ankle trouble, to allow the All Blacks to restore one of the games most potent double acts.Best accepts that Ireland must raise their set-piece work even higher than in Chicago in order to counter the influence of New Zealands all-new second row pairing.They are going to be hurting a little bit and they will come after us there, in the set-piece, said Best. We looked back on Chicago and we were fairly hard on the defensive elements in our performance.(Defence coach) Andy Farrell expects us to go out and deliver. Hes focused on our systems and how we stop these tries. 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Castlefords Denny Solomona was influential against Wakefield Despite a disrupted pre-season due to injury, former Rabbitoh Talanoa has started 2016 with a bang, and as well as his three tries, he was also the top metre-maker in Super League after two rounds. Hes formed an exciting left edge with Carlos Tuimavave, the new centre from the Newcastle Knights; Talanoas power combines well with the skills of Tuimavave.Add Frank Pritchards strong running from the second row into the mix on that side and theres plenty of potential for scoring opportunities down the left flank for Lee Radfords team. Castleford Tigers Solomona But also watch out for Castlefords No 5 Solomona. Hes got an eye for the spectacular and he was at it again against Wakefield, flying past Reece Lyne for another sensational score. That was one of two tries he scored in Castlefords first win of the season and he also crossed in the draw against Hull KR.It will be interesting to see how many chances Solomona gets without injured skipper Michael Shenton playing inside him, but on the evidence of that Wakefield game, Jake Webster is capable of providing him with the ammunition. Talanoa v Solomona 28 Age 22 3 Tries 3 35 Carries 20 7 Clean breaks 6 335 Metres made 272 Two totally different wingers then, but both in fine scoring form so far. Look out for their finishing abilities on Thursday night. Marc Sneyd v Luke GaleTheres an interesting match-up at scrum half as Marc Sneyd comes up against his former Tigers team-mates and also the man who replaced him in Daryl Powells side, Luke Gale. But while Gale lit up Super League in 2015 and forced his way into the England set-up, Sneyd had a slightly slower start in the Black and White. Hull FCs Mark Sneyd He did top the assist chart with 20, but all the talk from the Hull camp is that theres still more to come from Sneyd in 2016, and he certainly dazzled in that win over Catalans with two magical plays highlighting his ability.One kick from dummy half set up Gareth Ellis and there was a neat cut-out pass in the build up to Fetuli Talanoas second try; both perfect examples of what Hull FC need from their half-back if theyre to challenge for trophies.With 12 attacking kicks already this season, nine more than any of his teaammates, Sneyds kicking game will be vital alongside the experience and vision of Leon Pryce at stand-off.dddddddddddd Castelford Tigers Luke Gale Castleford know all about Sneyd though. He did star in their fourth-placed finishing side of 2014 while on loan from Salford, but Luke Gale signed from Bradford to replace him in 2015 and the Tigers fans would tell you they got an upgrade - 27 try assists last season saw Gale force his way into Steve McNamaras England squad and he was unlucky not to win a first cap in the series win over New Zealand.So will he catch the eye of Wayne Bennett in 2016? On the evidence of the two games so far - definitely. Gale has five try assists already, including four against Wakefield, while hes produced 11 attacking kicks. Sneyd v Gale 25 Age 27 1 Assists 5 10 Goals 8 12 Attacking kicks 11 18 Carries 25 Hes the key to Castlefords attacking game and will also captain the side for the rest of the season following Michael Shentons injury. So will Castlefords star man step up on Thursday night? Or will Sneyd play a star turn against his former club?Liam Watts v Andy LynchThere are two big front rows going head-to-head this Thursday, so expect some good collisions between the packs. Key to Hull FCs go-forward is Liam Watts, whos formed a new front row partnership with Scott Taylor, a combination previously across the city at Hull KR. Castleford have the tried and tested combination of Andy Lynch and Grant Millington. Liam Watts is key to Hull FCs go-forward As for Watts, his 2015 form saw him unlucky to miss out on a place in Steve McNamaras England squad. An offloading machine, he threw 66 last season, a massive 30 more than any of his teammates and second only to the Rhinos Adam Cuthbertson in Super League. Watts says hes targeting a place in the 2017 World Cup squad and hell need to up his game again this season.Its been a relatively quiet start to 2016 for him, just one offload so far, sixth on the metres made for FC and 15th on the average gain list. Hes also missed 10 tackles, the most in the Airlie Birds squad, so expect Watts to up his game as Hull FC look to get one over on the Tigers.As for Castleford, they rely on the experience of Andy Lynch. The oldest player in Super League at 36, hes just signed a years contract extension as well. Lynch outshone his teammates in terms of metres made last season, racking up an astonishing 3,589m over the campaign. Watts v Lynch 25 Age 36 24 Carries 16 154 Metres 115 6.42 Average gain 7.19 1 Offloads 1 He also came third on the offloads list with 36. The prop missed the opening round draw against Hull KR following a hand operation in pre-season, but was back fighting fit against Wakefield, forming that formidable front row with partner-in-crime Millington. If the Tigers can keep Lynch fit, then expect the veteran prop to lead the way this season in the pack.For more Super League preview - watch Sky Sports News HQ NOW every Wednesday at 11.30am where one of the Sky Rugby League team will be the guest. Get Sky Sports Join us and watch the Super League live on Sky Sports. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here Also See: Barrie and Terrys biggest hits Salary cap needs rising Rugby League on Sky Sports Follow @SkySportsRL ' ' '