The Kiwis continued their build-up to the three Test series with an emphatic 50-22 win over Wales under the Millennium Stadium roof.

Wales, though, scored three tries and caused the tourists plenty of problems - even without their most influential player Keiron Cunningham.

And Kelly took a slight swipe at his injured captain for failing to make contact with the squad before the game.

"But we didn't get anything from Keiron," said Kelly.

New Zealand ran in nine tries against Wales, with winger Francis Meli grabbing a hat-trick.

Great Britain have not managed to beat the Kiwis in the last nine years, and Kelly believes that record will stay intact when the sides meet in Blackburn.

"I think it's going to be a tight series and an exciting series," said Kelly.

"If New Zealand come out with all guns blazing, they will probably start as slight favourites.

"They have been asking for a dry track and today they showed glimpses of the quality they've got with ball in hand."

Swain was sin-binned and placed on report for a late tackle on Briers.

But he was cleared for the Ewood Park contest when a hurriedly-convened tribunal ruled he had no case to answer.

New Zealand coach Gary Freeman said he was delighted with his team's preparation for the first Test.

He said: "It was probably the most consistent we've played so far.

"It was great to play on a nice dry paddock for a change and it's great to see those passes come off.

"The boys are playing with a lot of confidence. It's a good stepping stone to the first Test against GB."