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Welcome along everyone to our coverage of an intriguing game in Cardiff this afternoon as Wales host New Zealand, chasing that first win over the All Blacks since 1953.
New Zealand arrived in the UK off the back of a tricky warm-up fixture against Japan last weekend, with captain Sam Cane missing for the rest of the campaign as well from injury. But Ian Foster, the All Blacks head coach, has named an interesting side for this game against Wales, with Jordie Barrett getting a second cap at inside centre and offering plenty of size to go with his carrying ability.
Late team news for Wales sees Leigh Halfpenny drop out of the side at full-back due to a hamstring injury, which means a reshuffle as Gareth Anscombe moves to full-back and Rhys Priestland starts at fly-half. The uncapped Sam Costelow from Scarlets will now wear the 22 jersey.
This be Wales’ first action since the summer tour of South Africa, where they defeated the Springboks on their own turf for the first time and showed signs of progress from the Six Nations, particularly with the front row faring better than expected and Tommy Reffell, finally capped, shining in the back row too. Wayne Pivac, the Wales head coach, has picked an appealing pack today, with Alun Wyn Jones and Christ Tshiunza primed to add some power off the bench in the second half.