57 years. Thats going to be one of the figures inevitably seeping into conversations about this match, the length of time expired since Wales last won it.New Zealand Vs Wales
Date: 26-06-2010
Time: 07:00 GMT / 09:00 CET
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There are other statistical nasties looming as well. Theres the likelihood of Stephen Jones becoming the player to hold the joint-highest number of defeats against any one nation (Italian Sergio Lanfranchis twelve tales of woe against France in the 1950s is the current benchmark), a bit harsh on a player who will also become the player to play the joint-highest number of Tests against the All Blacks (none other than Serge Blanco holds the current record there).
Then theres the simple prospect of a heavy defeat for the Welsh, who are still not back up to the standard of 2008 under Warren Gatland and now face an All Black team full of youth, confidence and speed after this year's excellent Super 14.For the Kiwis, there's also a statistical bugbear: two out of three defeats in the 36 home matches played under Graham Henry have occurred at Saturdays venue, one against South Africa, one against France.
Saturdays match will be the final match at the House of Pain, one which the Kiwi coaching team does not intend to lose.
