Wales face a mighty problem towards New Zealand because the All Blacks come to Cardiff trying to bounce again from defeat to England.
Not since 1953 have Wales conquered New Zealand and there’s little to counsel that this can be their 12 months, regardless of a vital victory over Japan for Steve Tandy’s facet final day trip.
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That was Tandy’s first success since taking cost however not, maybe, the efficiency he would have desired, and the top coach makes quite a few adjustments.
Kiwi counterpart Scott Robertson, in the meantime, has completely freshened up the New Zealand facet as he seeks a response to a disappointing day at Twickenham.
Right here’s every little thing it’s good to know.
When is Wales vs New Zealand?
Wales vs New Zealand is because of kick off at 3.10pm GMT on Saturday 22 November on the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match dwell on TNT Sports activities 1, with protection on the channel from 3pm GMT. A livestream shall be accessible through discovery+.
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Staff information
Flanker Harri Deaves is handed a Wales debut with Alex Mann reverting to the blindside in a remodelled again row – Aaron Wainwright had initially been named at No 8 however is dominated out by damage, resulting in a promotion for Taine Plumtree. Rhys Carre and Keiron Assiratti kind the propping pair whereas centre Joe Hawkins is in line for a primary look because the 2023 Six Nations in midfield.
With Josh Adams suspended following his sending off towards Japan, Tom Rogers returns to the again three. Substitute hooker Brodie Coghlan can be primed for a primary cap off the bench, and so is Morgan Morse, the beneficiary of Wainwright’s misfortune.
It’s all change for the All Blacks as Scott Robertson selects a new-look New Zealand facet. Solely captain Scott Barrett, Simon Parker and Will Jordan retain their beginning spots from the defeat to England, with the latter shifted out to the wing as he continues to chase Doug Howlett’s attempt document.
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Damian McKenzie takes over from Beauden Barrett at fly half and Fabian Holland is ready to return to companion the skipper within the second row after sickness. Full-back Ruben Love will present cowl at No 10 if required.
Line-ups
Wales XV: 1 Rhys Carre, 2 Dewi Lake (capt.), 3 Keiron Assiratti; 4 Dafydd Jenkins, 5 Adam Beard; 6 Alex Mann, 7 Harri Deaves, 8 Taine Plumtree; 9 Tomos Williams, 10 Dan Edwards; 11 Tom Rogers, 12 Joe Hawkins, 13 Max Llewellyn, 14 Louis Rees-Zammit; 15 Blair Murray.
Replacements: 16 Brodie Coghlan, 18 Gareth Thomas, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Freddie Thomas, 20 Morgan Morse; 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Jarrod Evans, 23 Nick Tompkins.
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New Zealand XV: 1 Tamaiti Williams, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 3 Pasilio Tosi; 4 Scott Barrett (capt.), 5 Fabian Holland; 6 Simon Parker, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8 Wallace Sititi; 9 Cortez Ratima, 10 Damian McKenzie; 11 Caleb Clarke, 12 Anton Lienert-Brown, 13 Rieko Ioane, 14 Will Jordan; 15 Ruben Love.
Replacements: 16 George Bell, 17 Fletcher Newell, 18 George Bower, 19 Josh Lord, 20 Christian Lio-Willie; 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Leicester Fainga’anuku, 23 Sevu Reece.
