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Magnificent Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953

Magnificent Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953

Summary

Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff to earn their first win over the All Blacks since 1953. Wales built several leads, then defended strongly in the final quarter to end a 34-match losing streak against New Zealand.

Key Facts

  • Wales scored five tries, while New Zealand scored four.
  • Tomos Williams and Dewi Lake scored for Wales in the opening six minutes.
  • Wales and New Zealand were tied 21-21 at half-time.
  • Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit scored early in the second half for Wales.
  • Peter Lakai scored New Zealand’s final try.
  • Wales stopped New Zealand three times near the try line in the closing stages.
  • A crowd of 55,152 attended the match at the Principality Stadium.
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