The All Blacks trailed for close to 60 minutes in the first Test win against Wales at Eden Park on Saturday night.
One of the factors of the teams’ dominance in the last five years is their ability to win games late thanks to their bench.
That is also a common occurrence in Tests against Wales.
Four times in the last seven years the World Champions have struggled to put away the valiant Welsh for a majority of the 80 minutes, only to strike late and land killer blows.
2016, Auckland, won 39-21
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Trailed by three points after a rusty first half but stormed home with three tries in the last 18 minutes.
2014, Cardiff, won 34-16
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Down 16-15 with less than 10 minutes on the clock, they conjured three tries to ensure captain Richie McCaw could celebrate his 100th Test.
2010, Cardiff, won 37-25
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Never more than a converted try clear until crossing twice in the last eight minutes.
2009, Cardiff, won 19-12
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All square at halftime, hooker Andrew Hore's lone try of a stodgy game midway through the second half proves decisive.
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