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  "id": 20061695,
  "title": "'Of course we believed': Wales captain Lake after knocking over the All Blacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/of-course-we-believed-wales-captain-lake-after-knocking-over-the-all-20061695",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T22:13:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/course-believed-wales-captain-lake-221350185.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — The Welsh rugby team's stunning victory over the New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday shattered years of heartbreak and shattered expectations. Captain Dewi Lake reflected on the team's belief in their ability to defeat New Zealand, despite a 34-match losing streak. \"Of course we did,\" Lake said. \"Sometimes we say we can beat them and it's a passing comment for people at home. But not for us. We work hard, we have tough conversations.\" The growth the team has shown, particularly under first permanent homegrown coach Steve Tandy, who took over in September, was evident in their performance. Wales led 21-14 at halftime and demonstrated a willingness to take chances for points. They made 344 tackles compared to the All Blacks' 134, ultimately winning 35-28. Tandy praised the team's mindset, skills, and work ethic, stating they challenge each other to get better. The win marks a significant statement for Wales as they prepare for the World Cup in Australia next year.",
  "summary": "CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Nothing in recent years signalled Wales would ever beat the All Blacks.Whenever New Zealand has rolled into Cardiff it’s been a common refrain among Wales supporters that they'll die before they ever see their team topple the visitor.",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Wales end 73-year wait with epic victory over All Blacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wales-end-73-year-wait-with-epic-victory-over-all-blacks",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:10:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Wales claim historic victory against All Blacks for first time since 1953",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wales-claim-historic-victory-against-all-blacks-for-first-time-since",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:27:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Wales celebrate landmark win as All Blacks hoodoo ends",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wales-celebrate-landmark-win-as-all-blacks-hoodoo-ends",
        "published": "2026-11-14T18:21:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "All Blacks suffer 73-year first in defeat to Wales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/all-blacks-suffer-73-year-first-in-defeat-to-wales",
        "published": "2026-11-14T20:35:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "‘Of course we believed’: Wales captain Lake after knocking over the All Blacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/of-course-we-believed-wales-captain-lake-after-knocking-over-the-all",
        "published": "2026-11-14T22:14:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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