Kiwis look to salvage pride against Wales

WHEN New Zealand step on to the Millennium Stadium pitch against Wales today, they will not only be looking to grab their first win on their European tour but also seek to extend history.

The All Blacks, who lost to England 31-28 at Twickenham two weeks ago before drawing 20-20 with France in Paris last Saturday, have not lost to Wales for 49 years.

New Zealand coach John Mitchell picked 12 uncapped players for the tour and has stuck to his word of giving all 26 in the squad a run by naming five new caps in the starting line up.