All Blacks focus on shutting down Wales flanker Jac Morgan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie emphasizes the need to neutralize Wales flanker Jac Morgan ahead of their Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday. Rennie highlighted Morgan's effectiveness in the breakdown and noted that the All Blacks have made eight changes from their last match against Scotland. Despite being heavy favorites, Rennie respects Wales and acknowledges their strengths, such as a potent midfield and a skilled scrum-half in Tomos Williams. The All Blacks aim to extend their long-standing winning streak against Wales, having not lost to them since 1953.
- •New Zealand play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
- •Dave Rennie aims to eliminate Jac Morgan's influence.
- •All Blacks have won 34 consecutive matches against Wales since 1953.
- •Wales shows strengths in midfield and line-out performance.
- •New Zealand made eight changes from their last match against Scotland.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — All Blacks aim to eliminate threat of Wales flanker Morgan
"New Zealand coach Dave Rennie says they have spoken about targeting Wales' Lions flanker Jac Morgan in the Nations Championship encounter.
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