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'A seismic shock': All Blacks suffer 'historic' loss to Wales in Cardiff

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Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:31am
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Rieko Ioane of New Zealand covers his face after the game. Wales v New Zealand All Blacks, 2026 Nations Championship rugby union test match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales on Saturday 14th November 2026. Photo: Matt Impey / Photosport

The All Blacks have been on the wrong side of the biggest rugby upset since the Springboks lost to Japan in 2015.

A written-off Welsh side has shocked the All Black 35-28 in Cardiff, despite being forced to make more than 200 extra tackles compared to the tourists.

Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith said this result defied the odds, with some Welsh pundits factoring in an All Blacks victory.

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