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Wales vs New Zealand LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from autumn international

Wayne Pivac’s side are looking to end a 69-year losing streak against the All Blacks

Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 05 November 2022 17:17 GMT
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New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scores their third try
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scores their third try (Reuters)

Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith and Codie Taylor all scored two tries apiece to lead New Zealand to a dominant 55-23 win over Wales in their test at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

The outstanding Ardie Savea and replacement hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho got the other tries as the All Blacks outscored their hosts eight tries to two in a winning start to their three-test British tour, while Richie Mo’unga kicked over one penalty and four conversions and Beauden Barrett the last two conversions.

Debutant winger Rio Dyer and captain Justin Tipuric went over for Wales with Gareth Anscombe adding the other 13 points with his boot, having been moved to fullback from flyhalf in a late change to the starting line-up when Leigh Halfpenny pulled out.

The All Blacks proved an imposing force from start to finish, moving quickly to temper the anticipatory mood of a sold-out Cardiff crowd and reinforce their status as the game’s superpower.

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Wales vs New Zealand to come - with a late change for the hosts

Action from Cardiff follows the conclusion of this Edinburgh encounter, and there is news of a late change to the Welsh side picked to take on the All Blacks.

Leigh Halfpenny, who has been battling a hamstring injury and barely figured in yesterday’s captain run, has been ruled out, which prompts a reshuffle - Gareth Anscombe slides back from fly-half to fill the starting full-back shirt, with Rhys Priestland now wearing ten. Sam Costelow is in line for a debut from the bench.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 13:59
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H/T: Scotland 14-12 Fiji

Two points in it at the half, which Scotland will very much take. Fiji had the better of large portions of the first 40 minutes, showing their ability to inflict damage in spaces open and tight. Vern Cotter’s side bounced back well from the early yellow card to Ratu Leone Rotuisolia and George Turner’s opening score, with tries from the lock on debut and Setareki Tuicuvu putting them in front.

It’s been a disordered game, with Scotland struggling with their discipline, and Fiji will rue not capitalising on a long spell in Scottish territory around the half-hour mark. That Adam Hastings try feels crucial - but Scotland will have to be better after the interval.

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HALF TIME! Scotland 14-12 Fiji

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TRY! SCOTLAND 14-12 Fiji (Adam Hastings, 40 minutes)

Adam Hastings sells the dummy and Scotland have that score!

The Scottish scrum vindicate the decision of their captain by earning a penalty advantage. Ali Price chooses the right, passing to Adam Hastings, who flings the wide feint, scurries away from Kalaveti Ravouvou and flops beneath the posts.

His conversion is the final act of the first half - and sends Scotland down the tunnel narrowly in front.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 13:47
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Scotland 7-12 Fiji, 39 minutes

Penalty to Scotland, and a choice to be made - it’s a certain three points, but Jamie Ritchie calls for a scrum. Perfect attacking position, just left of centre, ten metres or so out.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 13:46
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Scotland 7-12 Fiji, 38 minutes

A debut for Fiji - Kini Murimurivalu has been forced off, meaning the ridiculously skilled Sireli Maqala steps in at full back.

A Fijian lineout error gives Scotland attacking ball, though, and a chance at a steadying score before the half.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 13:45
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Scotland 7-12 Fiji, 36 minutes

Space for Duhan van der Merwe, but that is some cover tackle from Albert Tuisue! Big game after big game, Tuisue on the angle gives the long-striding Scotland wing a healthy tonking into touch as Van der Merwe enters the Fijian 22.

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Scotland 7-12 Fiji, 35 minutes

Fiji explore the full width of the field, Vilimoni Botitu knoitting everything together with some delicate, deceptive handling. Viliame Mata and Kalaveti Ravouvou are just about coralled, and that’s better from Scotland, remaining in their defensive structure and eventually forcing a kick.

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Scotland 7-12 Fiji, 34 minutes

A free kick at the scrum will give Scotland an easy clearance, too, with Stuart Hogg returning as touch is found.

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Scotland 7-12 Fiji, 33 minutes

Up the middle trundles Kalaveti Ravouvou, beating one, but Scotland handle him well. Frank Lomani is forced in to seal the ball, and Fiji get themselves in a muddle at the base - knocked on! Chance gone for Fiji; the sighs of relief from the Scottish coaching box almost audible at a close-to silent Murrayfield.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 13:40

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