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Wales claim historic victory against All Blacks for first time since 1953

Wales claim historic victory against All Blacks for first time since 1953

Also reported by BBC Top Stories

Summary

Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff on Saturday, earning their first victory over the All Blacks since 1953. The win ended a 34-match losing run against New Zealand.

Key Facts

  • Wales scored five tries in the Nations Championship match.
  • Tomos Williams scored a try and set up two others.
  • Wales led 14-0 after seven minutes and 21-7 by the half-hour mark.
  • New Zealand scored twice before halftime to level the match at 21-21.
  • Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit scored for Wales in the second half.
  • Peter Lakai scored for New Zealand to make the score 35-28.
  • Wales defended their lead during the final minutes as New Zealand pressed near the try line.
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