All Blacks v Wales: Welsh beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years in Cardiff shock

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As 55,142 emotional fans – many in tears at the finish – witnessed the first Welsh win against the All Blacks for 73 years, Principality Stadium erupted with passion and pride in…

The All Blacks looks dejected after the Nations Championship defeat to Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Photo / Getty Images

In an inspired, scarcely believable, courageous performance that defied all odds, Wales summoned an upset of a generation to stun the All Blacks in Cardiff.

As 55,142 emotional fans – many in tears at the finish – witnessed the first Welsh win against the All Blacks for 73 years, Principality Stadium erupted with passion and pride in a reaction that evoked spine-tingling goosebumps.

The streets of Cardiff will celebrate long through the night to toast a result no one predicted.

Previous Six Nations, Grand Slam winning Wales teams came close to defeating the All Blacks. But given the challenges engulfing the Welsh game, this side was widely written off.

As the clock ticked down and Wales desperately clung to their lead locals, sensing an occasion to savour, sang, chanted and willed their side to hold on.

Every tackle, every kick, every little win was roared like a royal parade.

This gripping contest is another timely reminder of sport’s unpredictability.

In their last three matches against Wales the All Blacks had amassed at least 50 points to comfortably cruise to victory.

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