Luke Romano of the All Blacks takes the ball in the lineout during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
(June 10, 2016 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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New Zealand recovered from being 15-18 down at the break to win 39-21 in their opening Test against Wales in Auckland on Saturday.
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Kieran Read of the All Blacks is tackled by George North of Wales during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
(June 10, 2016 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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A general view is seen during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
(June 10, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Man of the match: A few men on both sides put their hand up for this award as Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau stood out for Wales while Waisake Naholo and Kieran Read were impressive in black. But we go forBen Smith, who again showed his importance to this New Zealand side.
Moment of the match: When the Welsh scored through Taulupe Faletau in the tenth minute, it set the tone for a brilliant game to start this June series.
Villain of the match: We don’t like to pick up on an error in such an entertaining game but Wayne Barnescalling Aaron Cruden’s pass to TJ Perenara forward was one for the archives. Despite several replays and advice from elsewhere Barnes stood by his decision. An amazing call.
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Kieran Read of New Zealand clashes with Taulupe Faletau of Wales going after a high ball during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
(June 10, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks looks to fend during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
(June 10, 2016 - Source: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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