• Wales 18-33 New Zealand
• All Blacks’ finishing the disagreement in frenzied encounterThe final time Warren Gatland coached against Steve Hansen it proved impossible to separate the British & Irish Lions and the All Blacks. This time the gap was wider but the team in red again made a vivid impression. While New Zealand will fly domestic undefeated on their autumn tour of Europe,they can now feel the hot breath of the north on their collars.
The final margin certainly does not reflect the frenzy of the contest, every bit as eye-catching as the Lions’ summer showpieces. For Wales the efforts of Josh Navidi, or Rob Evans and Taulupe Faletau deserved better and a darting final-quarter score from Gareth Davies raised further hopes but,ultimately, a brace of sharp tries apiece for the All Black wingers Waisake Naholo and Rieko Ioane spared visiting blushes.
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Source: guardian.co.uk