The All Blacks haven't lost to Wales since 1953 but given the turbulent year Ian Foster's men are having, nothing can be taken for granted when the teams meet in Cardiff on Sunday Morning.
Foster's critics weren't exactly silenced by last week's 38-31 win over Japan while there's also pressure mounting on Wales' New Zealand coach Wayne Pivac.
RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and Rugby writer for Wales Online Simon Thomas spoke to Māni Dunlop.