It has been a long 61-years since Ken Jones’ try last gave Wales a victory over the world champions. But with a fully-fit squad, McBryde has urged Sam Warburton and his men to go one further than their close calls against the Sanzar sides.
He said: “Our group have been together for three years and have that consistency and the experience gained through coming through some tight situations together.
“Hopefully that will bear fruit sooner rather than later, if it’s tomorrow, then great. Obviously they are beatable, it’s all about what happens on the day. We know this back wave is going to come, I only hope the boys have learned from past experience.”
Wales have made nine changes to the side that battled past Fiji 17-13 last Saturday. The in-form half-back duo of Dan Biggar and Rhys Webb are reinstated after missing last week through injury and Leigh Halfpenny is at full-back after recovering from concussion.
Jonathan Davies comes into the centre alongside Jamie Roberts and Warren Gatland has made five changes to the pack.
Paul James and Richard Hibbard return in the front-row backed up by Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball – with captain Sam Warburton installed at open-side flanker.
They are the men tasked with spoiling Richie McCaw’s party. The legendary skipper will lead the All Blacks out for the 100th time at the site of his first game as captain 10 years ago.
Beauden Barrett starts at outside-half as one of 13 changes to the side that downed Scotland at Murrayfield.
Sonny-Bill Williams and Conrad Smith both had new arrivals this week and start together at centre with Ben Smith at full-back and Charlie Piutau on the wing.
Head Coach Steve Hansen said: “We’re all very proud of Richie. He’s a straight up and down bloke who’s probably our greatest rugby player ever.
“It’s nice to be here to share that moment with him, but he would be the first to tell you that this game is not about him.”
