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Well, that’s it from what was ultimately a pretty encouraging afternoon for Wales despite shipping seven tries to New Zealand ina 52-26 defeat.

There were celebrations last week when Jarrod Evans slotted a last-gasp penalty to edge out Japan but this was a much better Welsh performance.

Sure, there is work to be done in defence but Wales – as they did in their autumn opener against Argentina – crossed for four tries.

Tom Rogers made history as the first Welsh player to score a hat-trick against the All Blacks and then Louis Rees-Zammit produced a stunning finish to ensure that Steve Tandy’s men racked up a record points tally against New Zealand in Cardiff.

It’s another defeat at the Principality Stadium but there is something to build on.

However, Wales aren’t signing off for the autumn and a new-look side – minus the 13-strong contingent who play for English and French clubs – need to dig deep against South Africa next Saturday.

Join us for coverage of that fixture when Tandy’s men attempt to give the world champions a bloody nose.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy told S4C: "You’re never satisfied with conceding 50 points but you look at the way this young group have gone and attacked New Zealand and were brave in defence.

"These boys are a tough group and really represented their country.

"I don't think we got the rub of the green but I'm massively proud as a coach.

"Having three debutants is amazing and we can see in the building blocks of what this team can be.

"That's something that's exciting for me as a coach and the coaching staff that we can build on. I love coaching these boys.

"We keep talking about the opportunity to be better and ultimately excite the nation around the way we want to play and I felt the crowd were amazing today. The anthem was incredible and the boys really responded to that

"It’s still not where we want to be, we don't want to be losing at home and we want games to be closer.

"But we’re 12th in the world for a reason, we need to build and I believe in this group and where they can go in the future."

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Wales captain Dewi Lake speaking to S4C: "It was a big step forward for us. We spoke about it in the week as a group, how to improve.

"It worked for 60 to 65 minutes, but we gave New Zealand too many opportunities in our own 22.

"We've spoke a lot about the chance to make history this week. It didn't happen but we did a lot better than anyone predicted us to.

"I'm immensely proud of the boys and the effort they put in. Discipline is still an issue that needs resolving, we gave them too many opportunities which you can't do against a team like that."

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Coming up shortly in Dublin, Ireland host world champions South Africa in the pick of the day's action (17:40 GMT).

And then if that leaves you wanting even more, France host Australia and Italy entertain World Cup qualifiers Chile (both 20:10 GMT).

There are two games tomorrow with Scotland rounding off a disappointing campaign against Tonga (13:40 GMT) while England, fresh from beating Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, are looking for a clean sweep against Argentina (16:10 GMT).

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

What a day for Tom Rogers. I said before the campaign that this could be a big month for him.

For so long he has been overlooked because of Josh Adams but whenever he has played for Wales he has never let them down.

He was brilliant today, he took every opportunity to score a hat-trick and a couple of defensive efforts. It was a top, top effort.

Gareth Davies
Former Wales fly-half on Cymru Fyw

What Steve Tandy will take out of this is that there's something to work with. A lot of people were saying he didn't have any talent or skill to work with.

The defensive work was really good, especially against a very creative and skillful New Zealand side.

We also have to look at the weaknesses as well such as taking the high ball.

Blair Murray is brilliant running with the ball, but is he the man to play full-back?

The discipline is another. We had New Zealand under pressure and we let them off by giving silly penalties away.

Gareth Delve
Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

There was a great atmosphere here all game and that was fuelled by a really gutsy Wales performance for about 65 minutes.

They showed great physicality and work ethic in defence but they were indiscplined and got on the wrong side of the referee.

Hollie Davidson gave the warnings and those two yellow cards in the second half proved decisive.

A reminder that Wales' autumn campaign is not over - they welcome world champions South Africa to Cardiff next Saturday.

The fixture is outside World Rugby's official Test window and that means Steve Tandy will be without 13 members of his squad.

That will undoubtedly hit his chances of building on this performance with Wales simply not having the same depth as the Springboks.

Ten members of this 23 will be back with their clubs next weekend.

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

It was a brave performance from Wales.

They really battled hard for 60 minutes with some really good tries, including a hat-trick for Tom Rogers.

We thought we had a game on our hands when the lead was down to a few points.

But New Zealand turned the screw after the hour with a little too much power. There were a few defensive lapses and a little indiscipline but Wales still fought to the end.

It was so much better than last week, there are a lot of positives to take from this and we have to make sure we build on this for next week.

Siwan Lillicrap
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

They didn't have a lot of territory but when they got into their 22 they got points out of it four times, so we've seen Wales be a lot better on the attack.

Wales look very dangerous when they move the ball and get it to players like Rees-Zammit and Deaves towards the end.

They were also very brave defensively and had to defend for around 70-80% of the game.

There are a lot of positives. Tandy now has something to work with off the back of today.

He's only been there a few months and we have a performance to be proud of.

Steve Tandy hailed his squad's spirit after the defeat by Argentina and the Wales head coach will no doubt repeat that shortly.

That was the most points that Wales have scored against the All Blacks in Cardiff.

The hosts are in their huddle with Lions tourist Tomos Williams currently speaking with passion.

Stay with us for all the post-match reaction...

Tom Rogers scored a hat-trick and Caleb Clarke and Sevu Reece went over for doubles but it's All Blacks number eight Wallace Sititi that won the man of the match award.

He was simply immense, carrying with gusto all afternoon. Such power.

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That's it from a breathless encounter.

New Zealand too good in the end - as expected - but Wales certainly showed more than they did when beating Japan last week.

The All Blacks scored seven tries to Wales' four, with Damian McKenzie also having a perfect afternoon from the tee.

Siwan Lillicrap
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

There's going to be another tough physical game against South Africa next week and Wales will be without a lot of their players as well.

But there's a lot of positives to take from today's encounter.

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

That's a lovely try and it came from great hands from Blair Murray.

That's the sort of finish we wanted to see from Wales.

Could there be another try?

Another debutant - Dragons hooker Brodie Coghlan is on for his first international appearance.

Wales get on the right side of Hollie Davidson this time and Jarrod Evans kicks to the 22.

Can Steve Tandy's men get a fourth try as they did in defeat to Argentina?

Meanwhile, Alex Mann is off for an HIA with Harri Deaves back on.

Confirmation that Taine Plumtree's sin-binning will remain a yellow card and hasn't been upgraded to red in the bunker.

Just over four minutes to go with 14 men.