Conor Murray believes the British and Irish Lions have the potential to upset New Zealand's imperious Eden Park record in the opening Test.
The All Blacks have a remarkable 38-game unbeaten run at their Auckland fortress, where they were last defeated on July 3 in 1994.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's showdown, live on Sky Sports 1, Ireland's scrum-half said: "We've all played at Eden Park, we know how tough it is to play there.
"Teams have come close here and home nations sides have beaten New Zealand before - so we're drawing on that more than the Eden Park record.
"It is a really impressive record. But if ever there was a team that has the potential - if we click, we're excited about what we can do."
France remain the last team to conquer New Zealand at Eden Park 23 years ago, conjuring up a last-gasp try to prevail 23-20. The All Blacks drew their very next game in a 18-18 draw with South Africa.
Since then the current back-to-back world champions have secured 37 successive victories, while the Lions have only won once at Eden Park, in 1959, losing seven clashes and drawing once.
Murray was part of the Ireland team who claimed their first-ever win over the All Blacks in 111 years in the 40-29 victory in Chicago on November 5 last year.
The 28-year-old was also on hand when New Zealand got out of jail to edge to a last-gasp 24-22 win in Dublin on November 24, 2013.
Murray, who will partner Owen Farrell at half-back at the weekend, added: "You've got to be confident and willing to play rugby against the All Blacks.
"I learned in 2013 in Dublin, we got quite a good lead and probably panicked and tried to maintain and hold out.
"Looking back on Chicago you've got to keep going, keep attacking, not go into your shell.
"That's easier said than done. But for me that's the main thing, just keep playing."