All Blacks player ratings vs Wales: 2025 Autumn Internationals

New Zealand once again stamped their authority over Wales with a seven-try masterclass at the Principality Stadium. Caleb Clarke and Sevu Reece crossed twice each, joined by Ruben Love, Tamaiti Williams, and Rieko Ioane, while Damian McKenzie’s boot added 17 points.

Under the guidance of Scott Robertson and inspired by powerhouse number eight Wallace Sititi, the All Blacks bounced back from last week’s defeat to England with a performance of clinical precision. Wales’ brief bright moments, including Tom Rogers’ hat-trick, could not halt New Zealand’s relentless assault.

The result marked the 34th consecutive win against Wales, extending a streak dating back to 1953 and completing a satisfying close to the year for a side that continues to define modern rugby dominance.

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Player ratings from ALED JAMES.

A great display. Williams was a constant carrying threat throughout the match, repeatedly bending the defensive line and providing invaluable front-foot momentum. Beyond his impressive try, he anchored New Zealand’s forward pack with composure and physical dominance. He proved his class over sustained periods and reinforced his growing reputation as a pivotal force in the All Blacks’ engine room.

Lineouts were a major factor for the All Blacks today, and they rose to the challenge with composure. Taukei’aho delivered impressively for the visitors, providing secure distribution from the set piece and consistently neutralising the turnover threat posed by second-row duo Dafydd Jenkins and Adam Beard.

Tosi was commanding in his own right, providing strong support in the scrum and contributing physical, disciplined shifts around the park. While Williams delivered the headline moments and proved more influential overall, Tosi’s solidity and work rate helped maintain the forward pack’s edge.

Barrett delivered a commanding performance, combining ferocity with a relentless work rate throughout. He was an aggressive presence in contact, setting the physical tone and disrupting opposition momentum. His endurance was notable—he continued to impose himself even late in the game. A powerful, influential outing from the All Blacks lock.

Holland produced a strong, resolute performance, bringing real steel to the All Blacks’ tight five. While not the flashiest presence, his consistency and resilience added important balance to the pack.

Parker put in a quiet but effective shift, combining hard graft with smart, timely contributions. He was industrious in the carry, sharp at the breakdown, and reliable in defence. When things became chaotic, Parker straightened the play and restored control—an important foundation for New Zealand’s success.

Kirifi brought his trademark energy and edge, delivering a combative performance that kept the All Blacks’ intensity high. He was relentless over the ball, continually pressuring the breakdown and forcing Wales to commit extra numbers to secure possession.

With almost three times the number of metres made from carries as a team, Sititi epitomised the ferocity of New Zealand’s back row. He was a vital component in the visitors’ attacking play whenever the ball was in hand.

Ratima struggled at times, but he found his rhythm in the second half. As Wales tired, his improved distribution became increasingly important. His growing composure and accuracy in the latter stages elevated his rating.

McKenzie played a major part in securing New Zealand’s second-half surge. In addition to several crucial conversions, he excelled in manipulating the flow of play, frequently shifting direction to fatigue Wales mentally. This persistence created the platform for the scores that followed. A strong showing from the versatile playmaker.

Superb strength from the winger to finish in the corner in the first half. His performance reflected the All Blacks’ excellent line speed, and he remained a constant presence with a significant carrying threat whenever Wales gave him space. A standout display, capped by a hat-trick and clear player-of-the-match credentials.

A great performance from the inside centre. Lienert-Brown was a relentless presence and a real powerhouse in possession. At times he could perhaps have used Ioane more, but there is no disputing the problems he caused Wales throughout.

A crucial score from the speedster came at a vital stage, just as Wales seemed to be gaining momentum. Ioane was quieter than his midfield partner, but his ability to deliver when it mattered highlighted a resolute, effective performance.

It is always difficult to award a high rating to a winger when his opposite number scores three tries, but Jordan remained a reliable and experienced attacking outlet. One critique is that New Zealand’s goal-line defence was overly compact, allowing Wales to capitalise, though this was a broader defensive issue rather than an individual fault.

A strong and commanding performance from Love. Much debate has surrounded whether he should remain at fullback, but this display firmly supported his selection. He guided the visitors confidently and surely retains his place for New Zealand’s final fixture.

New Zealand’s substitutions played a massive role in the final twenty minutes. Despite TMO decisions favouring Wales during a tight contest, the hosts remained within reach. As the match progressed, the impact of fresh legs, combined with Wales’ increasing penalty count and visible fatigue, swung momentum decisively. Sevu Reece delivered a brilliant brace to extend the margin to seventeen. Overall, New Zealand simply outclassed Wales with the quality and timing of their bench.