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How Wales can win without making history v All Blacks
Wales face New Zealand at the Principality Stadium, with a 35th consecutive defeat expected by many after a 28-21 win over Japan that did little to convince. With confidence low amid off-field turmoil, Wales need a stronger performance to show progress under head coach Steve Tandy and test themselves against one of the world’s leading sides.
Wales have not beaten New Zealand since December 1953, and their last close contest was a 26-25 loss in 2004. Captain Dewi Lake says the team want to return to the world’s top eight, while Taine Basham is set for his first Test start since 2022 in place of the injured Aaron Wainwright; Australia visit next week, offering another chance to make a statement.
In short
- Wales are heavy underdogs against New Zealand.
- Their losing run against the All Blacks stands at 34 matches.
- Taine Basham gets a chance to impress in the back row.