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Wales will not entertain talk of their curse against New Zealand this week, as they aim to be the history boys in Cardiff.
It has been 68 years since the Welsh last beat the All Blacks, notching their third ever victory over them in 1953.
And with seven English-based players unavailable, as the Test is outside the international window, plus injuries to George North, Justin Tipuric and Josh Navidi, it will be another tall order.
Tomas Francis and Wales will not entertain talk of their curse against New Zealand this week
Liam Williams, who had his appendix removed recently, and Ellis Jenkins, recovering from a rib problem, also face a race against time to be fit this weekend so Wales called up Alex Cuthbert, 31, on Monday – who last won a cap in 2017.
But ahead of Saturday's match Wales, the Six Nations reigning champions, are sick of historical statistics.
Asked if they suffered from a psychological barrier against New Zealand prop Tomas Francis said: 'I don't think so. People
