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Wales may be without Aaron Wainwright for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Cardiff, less than a year after a hip injury ruled him out of the same fixture. The Leicester Tigers number eight has been wearing a protective boot since the 28-21 win over Japan on 7 November and missed Tuesday's training. Wales have not ruled him out. His absence would cost them the most experienced forward in their squad and, by BBC Sport's measure, their most effective forward ball-carrier. That matters when facing a New Zealand side that has won 34 straight meetings. Head coach Steve Tandy names his team on Thursday. New Zealand will be without wing Will Jordan, who has a hamstring problem. Centre Jordie Barrett is available after clearing a head injury assessment.
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