All Blacks player ratings vs Wales as New Zealand's stars are scored out of 10. See our verdict and rate every All Blacks player yourself.
New Zealand suffered a humiliating defeat in Cardiff as Wales claimed their first victory over the All Blacks since 1953.
The visitors scored four tries, but their defence was all over the place. Five tries conceded, missed tackles and far too many wasted opportunities.
Peter Lakai and Wallace Sititi were two of the few players who emerged with much credit.
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All Blacks Player Ratings vs Wales: Every Star Rated
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15. Beauden Barrett (c) – 4/10
A miserable afternoon for the captain. Produced one excellent second-half break but offered precious little control when his team needed it most. Two turnovers conceded and a defensive performance that resembled an open invitation.
14. Fehi Fineanganofo – 6/10
Took his try well and made a line break, but was bundled into touch during a crucial second-half attack. One of New Zealand's livelier backs, although that's hardly saying much.
13. Quinn Tupaea – 5/10
Plenty of industry with 22 carries, but three missed tackles were costly. Worked hard without producing enough quality. Wales found far too much room to operate.
12. Anton Lienert-Brown – 6/10
One of the more threatening backs with ball in hand. Made 13 carries and produced an excellent first-half tackle on Eddie James. Denied a try by a brilliant piece of Welsh defending.
11. Josh Moorby – 4/10
Two turnovers conceded and two missed tackles. Struggled to make his presence felt despite ten carries. A frustrating afternoon that offered little evidence he could turn the tide.
10. Richie Mo'unga – 4/10
Kicked all four conversions but struggled badly elsewhere. Three turnovers conceded and three missed tackles tell their own story. Nineteen carries, but nowhere near enough control from a player of his quality.
9. Cortez Ratima – 7/10
One of New Zealand's better performers. Took his try brilliantly, brushing aside Tomos Williams with embarrassing ease. Showed the urgency and attacking instinct several teammates lacked.
1. George Bower – 4/10
A difficult afternoon for the loosehead. Just four carries and three missed tackles. Offered little around the park as New Zealand struggled to establish any consistent authority.
2. Asafo Aumua – 6/10
Certainly wasn't hiding. Made 20 carries and contributed plenty of grunt up front. However, two missed tackles and some untidy moments prevented him from earning a higher mark.
3. Fletcher Newell – 5/10
Completed 12 tackles and put in a decent defensive shift. Unfortunately, New Zealand's forwards were repeatedly dragged into a scrap they couldn't control.
4. Scott Barrett – 4/10
An unusually subdued display from the experienced lock. Eleven tackles completed, but two missed and little sign of the authority New Zealand desperately needed. A disappointing afternoon.
5. Josh Lord – 5/10
Nine carries but struggled to leave much of an impression. Worked hard enough, although Wales' forwards enjoyed far too many moments of dominance.
6. Anton Segner – 6/10
Won two turnovers and completed 11 tackles. Some genuinely impressive defensive work, but a costly knock-on during a promising late attack rather summed up New Zealand's afternoon.
7. Peter Lakai – 8/10
One of the few All Blacks who could leave Cardiff with his head held high. Carried 19 times for 72 metres, beat six defenders and completed 13 tackles. Looked dangerous whenever he had the ball and refused to go missing as New Zealand struggled. A rare bright spot on a miserable afternoon.
He also scored New Zealand's final try in the 53rd minute, pulling the All Blacks back within seven points. That's worth including in the rating.
8. Wallace Sititi – 8/10
Another All Black who deserved better than the final score. Made 19 carries for 55 metres, beat four defenders and completed 13 tackles. Worked tirelessly on both sides of the ball and regularly punched holes in the Welsh defence. One of New Zealand's few consistent performers on a dreadful afternoon in Cardiff.
He also scored a first-half try, so I'd add that to the rating. It strengthens his case as one of New Zealand's best performers.
Replacements – 5/10
New Zealand's bench brought fresh legs and plenty of effort, but precious little composure. Xavier Numia and Pasilio Tosi carried with intent, while the latter was denied a try by outstanding Welsh defending. Leicester Fainga'anuku also tried to inject some urgency, but the All Blacks repeatedly wasted promising positions. Plenty of pressure, not enough precision.
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