Wales vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | 2025 End-Of Year Internationals
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After defeat to England, New Zealand will look to end their 2025 commitments on a positive note against struggling Wales in Cardiff.
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Wales team news
Squad: Blair Murray, Louis Rees-Zammit, Max Llewellyn, Joe Hawkins, Tom Rogers, Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams, Rhys Carré, Dewi Lake (captain), Keiron Assiratti, Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard, Alex Mann, Harri Deaves, Aaron Wainwright
Replacements: Brodie Coghlan, Gareth Thomas, Archie Griffin, Freddie Thomas, Taine Plumtree, Kieran Hardy, Jarrod Evans, Nick Tompkins
New Zealand team news
Squad: Tamaiti Williams, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Pasilio Tosi, Scott Barrett (Captain), Fabian Holland, Simon Parker, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Caleb Clarke, Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane, Will Jordan, Ruben Love
Replacements: George Bell, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Josh Lord, Christian Lio-Willie, Finlay Christie, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Sevu Reece
Wales vs New Zealand prediction
A last-gasp penalty from Jarrod Evans handed Wales a dramatic 24-23 victory over Japan in Cardiff last weekend, securing a top-12 seeding for the Rugby World Cup draw in the process.
The fact remains though, that Japan are the only side Wales have beaten in their last 21 Test matches, and they are now tasked with recording a first win over New Zealand since 1953. They have lost the last 33 matches against the Kiwis, and then of their last 11 matches in Cardiff.
After wins over both Ireland and Scotland, New Zealand were hoping for a clean sweep of the 'Home Nations' but England had other ideas last weekend, with the Red Roses running out 33-19 winners at the Allianz Stadium.
Head coach Scott Robertson has made 12 changes for what is their final Test of the year, and they can be expected to take the game to a Wales side are still struggling in a number of areas.
While it was an important victory for Wales last weekend and a first under Steve Tandy, they are likely be taught a harsh lesson by the visitors.
Wales vs New Zealand tip: New Zealand to win with -22 handicap
