It’s been a tough year for Wales, changing managers, enduring some tough defeats and coming through.
They will finish the year with their two toughest matches, starting with Saturday’s match against New Zealand.
The All Blacks struggled at Twickenham after suffering a rare defeat despite England’s second-half comeback.
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Things will get even tougher for Wales next weekend as they look forward to hosting two-time world champions South Africa to round out the autumn.
But can Wales deliver a surprise? Here’s everything you need to know before the game.
When is Wales v New Zealand?
The match will kick off at 3:10pm GMT on Saturday, November 22nd at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. This is 5:10am NZDT (Sunday) in New Zealand.
Where will the match be broadcast?
Wales vs. New Zealand will be shown on TNT Sport and Discovery Plus in the UK. It will be broadcast on Sky Sports in New Zealand.
Has Wales ever beaten New Zealand?
Few will remember the last time Wales beat the All Blacks at the Principality Stadium.
Wales have lost the last 33 meetings between the two rugby-loving nations. However, they managed to win three of their opening four matches against New Zealand, the last coming in December 1953.
Although it is unlikely that the host team will win on Saturday, it will end a 72-year wait.
Team news:
Wales: Blair Murray, Louis Rees-Zammit, Max Llewellyn, Joe Hawkins, Tom Rogers, Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams, Reece Carre, Dewi Lake (captain), Keiron Assilatti, Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard, Alex Mann, Alex Mann, Hari Devs, Aaron Wainwright.
Alternatives: Brodie Coghlan, Gareth Thomas, Archie Griffin, Freddie Thomas, Tain Plumtree, Kieran Hardy, Jarrod Evans, Nick Tompkins.
new zealand: Tamaity Williams, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Pacilio Tosi, Scott Barrett (captain), Fabian Holland, Simon Parker, Duplessis Kilifi, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Latima, Damian McKenzie, Caleb Clarke, Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane, Will Jordan, Ruben Love.
Alternatives: George Bell, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Josh Lord, Christian Rio-Willie, Finlay Christie, Lester Faingaanuku, Seb Rees.
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New Zealand manager Scott Robertson insisted the All Blacks were not underestimating Wales, despite making 12 changes from their defeat to England.
Only captain Scott Barrett, flanker Simon Parker and full-back-turned-winger Will Jordan have retained their positions.
Big names including outside half Beauden Barrett, flanker Ardie Savea and hooker Cody Taylor were rested at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
All Blacks head coach Robertson said: “We have a lot of work to do this weekend. We want to put in a performance that reflects the hard work and pride we’ve put in.”
“We do not underestimate the passion and determination that Wales brings and we know how organised, precise and ruthless we need to be in return.”
Information from PA contributed to this report.