Wales vs New Zealand LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from autumn international
Wayne Pivac’s side are looking to end a 69-year losing streak against the All Blacks
Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith and Codie Taylor all scored two tries apiece to lead New Zealand to a dominant 55-23 win over Wales in their test at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
The outstanding Ardie Savea and replacement hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho got the other tries as the All Blacks outscored their hosts eight tries to two in a winning start to their three-test British tour, while Richie Mo’unga kicked over one penalty and four conversions and Beauden Barrett the last two conversions.
Debutant winger Rio Dyer and captain Justin Tipuric went over for Wales with Gareth Anscombe adding the other 13 points with his boot, having been moved to fullback from flyhalf in a late change to the starting line-up when Leigh Halfpenny pulled out.
The All Blacks proved an imposing force from start to finish, moving quickly to temper the anticipatory mood of a sold-out Cardiff crowd and reinforce their status as the game’s superpower.
France 12-13 Australia
Ramos with another, the lead has almost been erased by the Toulouse star’s boot.
90 seconds until the break...
France 9-13 Australia
Ramos with another clutch kick, the Stade de France is alive. The lead down to four.
France gradually wrestling control of this one.
France 6-13 Australia
France opt for the scrum at midfield, Dupont takes it out after a stalemate, he dashes free and sparks another move.
Just 10 minutes until the break, can France strike back?
A free play and there’s Penaud, he’s gliding through the yellow bodies in his way. The momentum cranked up, will the Wallabies buckle?
France 6-13 Australia
France 6-13 Australia
That’s a blow for the visitors, as Foketi comes off hobbling.
Paisami is on, but Foley meanwhile lines up another kick...
This one hooked wide of the near post, a poor miss, it lifts the home crowd. Still just 6-13.
France 6-13 Australia
France tossing the ball around freely despite that early setback, passes in excess of 20m, according to live data.
Australia are still asking questions, some tidy exchanges with Kellaway impressing.
TRY! France 6-13 Australia (Foketi)
This is quite incredible, the Wallabies break with breathtaking speed.
Wright was superb, making the last pass and Foketi just evades a last ditch tackle.
He’s over, the Stade de France falls silent. Foley boots the extras, what a game we have in store now.
France 6-6 Australia
It’s a thrilling start here in Paris, Australia have been lively.
But the French crowd is driving on the hosts.
Ramos, whose boot levelled earlier at three apiece, is linking this spell of pressure nicely.
Ollivon gets low... He’s in for the try, is he?
No, a quick check brings it back, the Wallabies survive.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to get physical after latest big loss to New Zealand
Wayne Pivac warned Wales must improve their physicality after New Zealand overpowered them to register a 33rd consecutive victory in the fixture.
New Zealand scored eight tries and a record number of points against Wales in their 55-23 win at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The All Blacks were last beaten by Wales in 1953 and 25 of their 33 victories since have been by a margin of 15 points or more.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to get physical after latest big loss to New Zealand
The All Blacks scored eight tries and a record number of points in the fixture.
Onwards to France-Australia
Plenty more to come tonight, too - France’s autumn opener against Australia is not far away at all...
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