# Wales believed they could create history – Lake

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wales-believed-they-could-create-history-lake/
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:30:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T19:22:30+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c820q64ezyn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 for the first time since 1953.
- The team had lost 34 consecutive meetings with the All Blacks.
- Wales made 346 tackles to protect their lead.

## Summary

Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 to end a 73-year wait for a win over the All Blacks, having lost their previous 34 meetings. Captain Dewi Lake said the team believed they could make history, and the result offers a major lift for Welsh rugby after a long run of defeats.

Wales led 14-0 and 21-7 before New Zealand drew level at half-time, but the hosts added two tries and held on under sustained pressure. They made 346 tackles, with Dafydd Jenkins making 38, while defenders also held New Zealand up over the line three times; the crowd of 55,152 was the lowest for a Wales-New Zealand match at the Principality Stadium.

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