The Welsh fans are in full voice as they sing Land of my Fathers before the Test against the All Blacks gets under way in Cardiff on Saturday
New Zealand perform their traditional Haka at the Millennium Stadium, but unlike a year ago, Wales quickly disperse in response
Wales captain Ryan Jones, back in his favoured position of number eight, drives hard into the heart of the New Zealand defence
It is the boot that provides the scoring in the first half with two penalties apiece from Wales fly-half Stephen Jones, pictured, and New Zealand counterpart Dan Carter making it 6-6 at half-time
Both sides are renowned for their attacking prowess with dangerous runners such as Cory Jane, here on attack for New Zealand and trying to beat Welsh flyer Shane Williams
But there is plenty of power on display as well and as the All Blacks edge into a 9-6 lead the massive Brad Thorn is assailed by two desperate Welsh tacklers, Martin Roberts (bottom) and Matthew Rees
New Zealand dominate the third quarter of the match and the decisive score comes when hooker Andrew Hore powers over to finish off a surging All Blacks attack
Wales manage to trim the gap to 19-12 with two penalties and sense glory when Alun-Wyn Jones intercepts and heads downfield, but the break comes to nothing and New Zealand ensure Wales' 56-year wait for victory against the All Blacks continues
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