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Sam Whitelock has two days to prove his fitness for New Zealands revenge mission against Ireland in Dublin.The All Blacks are desperate to restore their potent first-choice lock pairing of Brodie Retallick and Whitelock for Saturdays Aviva Stadium showdown to help atone for the 40-29 defeat to Ireland in Chicago on November 5.The fitness of Retallick and Whitelock would be a huge boost and while Retallick is fit after concussion, Whitelock is still battling ankle trouble, with assistant coach Ian Foster admitting the 28-year-old is not yet out of the woods. Brodie Retallick of New Zealand charges through the Australia defence He has still got a few hurdles to go over in the next two days, to test it in a game-like situation, said Foster.Ireland claimed their maiden win over New Zealand at Chicagos Soldier Field, Joe Schmidts side downing the All Blacks for the first time in 111 years of trying and ending their opponents 18-match winning streak. Ireland vs New Zealand November 19, 2016, 5:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Flanker Jerome Kaino was parachuted in at lock in Chicago in the absence of Retallick and Whitelock, with Luke Romano having returned home due to a family bereavement. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Ireland targeted that weakness mercilessly, but there will be no repeat this weekend with Retallick back in the side while Whitelock is gunning for his first action since the 37-10 win over Australia in Auckland on October 22.The All Blacks have taken time to lend what support they can back home, after a host of earthquakes hit New Zealands south island, with the epicentre near the town of Kaikoura. Robbie Henshaw celebrates after scoring his teams fifth try in the win over New Zealand in Chicago All Blacks assistant Foster revealed the players and management had taken time out of their schedule to reach out to friends and family.The most important thing right now is that everyone is safe back in New Zealand, that is our first thought, said Foster.Once we sort that out we will move onto the next task.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price!Also See:Beware All Blacks backlashRetallick back in trainingIreland stun All BlacksNew Zealand hammer ItalyTyler Higbee Youth Jersey . - After leading the Saints to a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons, Drew Brees expressed confidence in the direction of his team and, perhaps more importantly, showed a willingness to listen to contract proposals if the team needs his help getting under the NFLs salary cap. 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Kurt Warner Womens Jersey .com) - The Montreal Canadiens embark on their first road trip of the season as they head out west to battle the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Ryan Fitzpatrick thinks hell be back under center Sunday.The New York Jets quarterback just needs his sprained left knee to heal in a hurry.Im definitely optimistic that Ill be able to go out there and play, he said Wednesday. And I am going to do everything I can from now until then to make sure that happens.Fitzpatrick was injured Sunday at Miami in the third quarter of New Yorks 27-23 loss , but returned to finish the game while wearing a brace on the knee. He said Wednesday that he would again wear a brace on Sunday against Los Angeles if he plays.I mean, its a knee sprain, Fitzpatrick said. Its not something that Im happy is there or feels great. But I think Ill be OK.He was limited at practice Wednesday, and coach Todd Bowles said the team will monitor him throughout the week.He threw the ball around, Bowles said. He didnt run around as much, so we have to get a better gauge. Hes still getting treatment, but hes getting better. Just have to see how much he can tolerate.Bryce Petty, who went 2 of 2 for 19 yards in relief of Fitzpatrick, would get his first NFL start if the veteran cant play. Petty was a fourth-round draft pick last year out of Baylor who hurt his right shoulder in the preseason and was unavailable early in the regular season.He was the No. 3 quarterback behind both Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith, but has moved up to the backup role after Smiths season-ending knee injury two weeks ago.I think hes capable of starting, Bowles said of Petty. Its just a matter of Ryan is ahead of him right now. As Bryce gets more reps, hell get comforrtable with them.dddddddddddd. Bryce has things he can do in games if we have to play him or if he has to start that Im very comfortable with.Petty said he thinks about the past summer, when he was on the bubble to make the Jets roster, and cherishes the opportunity he has now -- whether it remains as the backup or he has to make an emergency start. He credits Fitzpatrick with helping him prepare and make marked improvements from his rookie season to now.How much time you got? Petty said when asked about Fitzpatricks influence. Ryans been great. Since the moment I stepped in here, hes been the big brother I never wanted or had. No, Ive learned a lot about the game of football from him and constantly being in the film room with him and at practice. Hes always open to questions and willing to put the time in with me, which is huge.Game notesC Nick Mangold (ankle), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (ankle), LB Bruce Carter (knee), CB Nick Marshall (illness), LB Darron Lee (ankle), CB Marcus Williams (ankle), LB Josh Martin (concussion) and TE Kellen Davis (elbow) all did not practice. Mangold has missed two games and remains in a walking boot. ... OTs Brandon Shell and Breno Giacomini were both limited with shoulder ailments, while CB Buster Skrine and RB Matt Forte were also limited with knee issues -- although Forte has been regularly getting Wednesdays off as rest days.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '