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What were the pre-match odds for Wales to beat New Zealand?

Wales produced one of their greatest triumphs as they defeated New Zealand for the first time in 73 years in a stunning upset at the Principality Stadium.

Not since December 1953 when Bleddyn Williams led the Red Dragons to a 13-8 victory have Wales tasted success against New Zealand, losing 34 consecutive matches against the indomitable All Blacks.

Tomos Williams and Dewy Lake had put Steve Tandy's side 14-0 up inside an exhilarating opening six minutes before Cortez Ratima replied for the visitors.

While it wasn't a sell-out crowd in the Welsh capital, there was still pandemonium on the terraces of the Principality Stadium when Archie Griffin restored Wales' 14-point advantage.

That joy was short-lived, however, as New Zealand flexed their muscle and restored parity before half-time through tries from Wallace Sititi and Fehi Fineanganofo.

Instead of crumbling in the wake of adversity, Wales roared back in the second half and they moved 14 points ahead for the third time in the match through Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit.

The All Blacks responded again, this time through Peter Lakai with 27 minutes to play, but Wales showcased heroic resilience to repel endless New Zealand attacks and secure a historic victory.

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What were the pre-match odds for Wales to beat New Zealand?

Wales to beat New Zealand was priced at 16/1 before kick-off.

The All Blacks were as short as 1/200 to win in Cardiff.

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