Preview: New Zealand v Wales
The tourists led New Zealand for 62 minutes in the first Test in Auckland, only to lose 39-21 as Steve Hansen's thoroughbreds romped home. The same scenario unfolded in Cardiff in 2014, when they were up 16-15 in the last 10 minutes before New Zealand's three-try blitz made it 34-16.
Skills coach Neil Jenkins said Wales could not allow the same to happen in the second Test in Wellington if they wanted to beat the All Blacks for the first time in 63 years.
"We've got to keep with the pace with them guys, not just for 60. It's got to be 80 minutes, it's that simple," he said, warning blowouts "can happen very quickly against New Zealand".
Jenkins said Wales had showed they could play a running game similar to New Zealand's but also needed to emulate the hosts' potency off the bench. He said impact players such as Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea gave New Zealand fresh momentum when they came on late in a match.
"It's not a game for 15 players any more is it? It's the matchday 23, so no matter who comes on, they have to front up and perform and make a big impact as the All Black boys did last week," he added.
Jenkins, who earned 87 caps in the Welsh backline, dismissed concerns fullback Rhys Patchell may be out of his depth in only his third Test after a late call-up to the squad.
"Patch [Rhys Patchell] is an exciting talent, he likes to play with ball in hand. He's obviously got a pretty good kicking game as well. The most important thing we can tell him is go out and enjoy yourself. You're playing against the best side in the world. There's no better place to test your skills," he stated.
Players to watch:
For New Zealand: It's always fun seeing a front row forward in the backline and Dane Coles often puts himself on the wing at some point in the game. The loose trio of Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino and Sam Cane will be busy at the breakdown and around the fringes while the Aarons (Cruden and Smith) will be looking to continue their brilliant partnership. Israel Dagg returns to the All Black fold and will be determined to prove the No.15 jersey belongs to him.
For Wales: Luke Charteris brings plenty of experience to the second row and his link with Alun Wyn Jones will be crucial in providing quality set-piece ball. Taulupe Faletau should provide the grunt Wales needs while Dan Biggar's boot will keep Wales in the game.
Head to head: Both fullbacks, Israel Dagg and Rhys Patchell, were brought into the starting XV - so expect both of them to want to make a massive impact. Aaron Cruden and Dan Biggar kicking contest, not only at goal, could be an interesting tussle while the contest at the back of the scrum between Taulupe Faletau and Kieran Read makes for a mouth watering occassion. The combination of Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock going up against Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris for second row dominance is enough to make anyone stand up and take note.
Recent results:
2016: New Zealand won 39-21, Auckland
2014: New Zealand won 34-16, Cardiff
2012: New Zealand won 33-10, Cardiff
2010: New Zealand won 37-25, Cardiff
2010: New Zealand won 29-10, Hamilton
2010: New Zealand won 42-9, Dunedin
2009: New Zealand won 19-12, Cardiff
2008: New Zealand won 29-9, Cardiff
2006: New Zealand won 45-10, Cardiff
2005: New Zealand won 41-3, Cardiff
Prediction: Much of the same can be expected this time around as Wales will once again make a game of it for about 60 to 70 minutes. After that, the All Blacks will dig deep and run away with the match. So expect the All Blacks to claim a 15-point victory.
Teams:
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Waisake Naholo, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Kieran Read (captain), 7 Sam Cane, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Sam Whitelock, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Joe Moody.
Replacements: 16 Nathan Harris, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Charlie Faumuina, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Ardie Savea, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Beauden Barrett, 24 Seta Tamanivalu.
Wales: 15 Rhys Patchell, 14 Liam Williams, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 Hallam Amos, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Rhys Webb, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Sam Warburton (captain), 6 Ross Moriarty, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Samson Lee, 2 Ken Owens, 1 Gethin Jenkins.
Replacements: 16 Scott Baldwin, 17 Rob Evans, 18 Tomas Francis, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Ellis Jenkins, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 Scott Williams.
Date: Saturday, June 18
Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT; 08.35 UK time)
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Jérôme Garcès (France), Wayne Barnes (England)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)
Agence France-Presse