Wales Face All Blacks Seeking Progress Despite Long Losing Streak

Steve Tandy's Wales side are set to play the All Blacks in the Nations Championship at Principality Stadium. Wales enter the fixture looking to improve after a narrow 28-21 victory against Japan and facing a daunting task to overcome a winless run against New Zealand that dates back to December 1953. With head coach Tandy making changes, including handing Taine Basham his first Test start since 2022 due to Aaron Wainwright's injury, the team is focused on raising their performance levels. Captain Dewi Lake emphasized the importance of measuring up against elite teams as they look toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup.