Preview: New Zealand v Wales
The much-changed All Blacks want to put "an exclamation mark on the series", Read said, describing the feeling in the World Champions' camp.
With the series already wrapped up with convincing wins in the first two Tests, New Zealand have made 12 changes to the match-day 23 with an eye on grooming combinations ahead of the Rugby Championship which starts in August.
The All Blacks clinched the first Test with a withering three-try burst at the end, and took control of the second Test with a four-try blitz early in the second half. Around the scoring sprees, Wales were competitive, particularly at the breakdown, and Read said the All Blacks want to end the series by having more control early.
"The boys, as a team, want to go out there and really deliver a great performance to put an exclamation mark on the series. Wales will back themselves as well. They've certainly done that, so we've got to try and get on top of them a bit quicker than what we have done in the last couple of games," he said at the end of their final training run on Friday.
The All Blacks scored 10 tries over the first two Tests, double Wales's total, and Read wanted another "performance that can really be physically demanding on the Welsh".
For Wales, it is the last chapter in an arduous year that has seen them play 17 Tests from the time they started their build-up to the World Cup last year. In addition to losing in Auckland and Wellington, they have also had six players return home because of injury.
But as much as the tourists were looking forward to getting on the plane out of New Zealand on Sunday, assistant coach Neil Jenkins said they still harboured thoughts of beating the All Blacks for the first time since 1953.
"When you play the best side in the world on their own patch, and play the way that we have played and tried to play, we're only going to grow and learn. I'm sure the guys, once the final whistle goes, they'll have a couple of beers and enjoy the rest. The boys will enjoy their holidays after it," Jenkins stated.
Players to watch:
For New Zealand: Israel Dagg should be determined to continue his good form and cement his spot in the starting XV while Julian Savea will have plenty to prove on his return to the team, after being dropped for the second Test. Kieran Read's leadership and work rate will once again be at its best while Charlie Faumuina will provide plenty of grunt of force. It will certainly be interesting to see how debutant Elliot Dixon settles in the match while all eyes will be on Beauden Barrett to see if he can continue his exceptional form from the start of a match.
For Wales: Rhys Patchell will be wanting to kick-on from his good debut in the second Test while Jonathan Davies will cause plenty of headaches with his hard running lines and power on the ball. We all know by now that Dan Biggar's kicking ability is surreal but it would be his dictating of play that will be under the spotlight. Sam Warburton will need to set the tone and standard at the breakdown if his side will have any chance of turning over possession.
Head to head: The battle of the flyhalves is probably the biggest match-up of the encounter - an in-form Beauden Barrett against an always consistent Dan Biggar. The battle of the No.8s between Kieran Read and Taulupe Faletau should provide plenty of cunning play and outsmarting while the young Rob Evans will need to muster up some courage in going up against Charlie Faumuina in the scrums. The line-out battle between Brodie Retallick and Luke Charteris will definitely set the tone of what is to be expected for the majority of the game.
2016: New Zealand won 36-22, Wellington
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
Prediction: The teams will, for the first time, battle it out under the roof in near perfect winter Test conditions. With external factors kept to a minimum, it is going to be a battle of sheer ability. Wales have nothing but ride to play for and should not be underestimated as they look to avoid a Series whitewash and will be pushing the best side in the world. However, it is hard to see New Zealand losing this one as they know how to grind their opposition down and blow them away in the final quarter. New Zealand should win by 18 points.
Teams:
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 George Moala, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Aaron Smith , 8 Kieran Read (captain), 7 Sam Cane, 6 Elliot Dixon, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Joe Moody.
Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Liam Squire, 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22 Lima Sopoaga, 23 Waisake Naholo.
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 Tomas Francis, 2 Ken Owens, 1 Rob Evans.
Replacements: 16 Scott Baldwin, 17 Aaron Jarvis, 18 Samson Lee, 19 Jake Ball, 20 Ellis Jenkins, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 Scott Williams.
Date: Saturday, June 25
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT, 08.35 BST)
Expected weather: There will be no wind and the temperature should hover around 11.
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Andrew Lees (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)
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