Wales celebrate landmark win as All Blacks hoodoo ends
In a historic victory for Welsh rugby, the team ended a 73-year wait for a win against the All Blacks, defeating the world rugby power 35-28 in a thrilling match at the Principality Stadium. The All Blacks had dominated Wales with 34 consecutive wins, but Steve Tandy's team triumphed with a classic Cardiff encounter. Three times, Wales led by 14 points, and they scored five tries against New Zealand, marking the first time they had achieved this feat against the All Blacks.
Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake, and Archie Griffin scored the tries, converted by Sam Costelow, putting Wales ahead. New Zealand managed to claw back to 21-21 with Cortez Ratima, Wallace Sititi, and Fehi Fineanganofo touchdowns, each converted by Richie Mo’unga. Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit added more scores for Wales, with Costelow converting.
Despite the All Blacks' late surge, Wales held firm, celebrating an unforgettable victory that will be remembered in Welsh rugby history.
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