Ryan Jones: Wales up for the All Blacks

Ryan Jones believes Wales are in the right physical and mental shape to take on Tri-Nations champions New Zealand.

Wales last toppled the All Blacks in 1953. Since then they have lost 19 successive Tests against them, with more than a third of those by at least 30 points.

But after wasting an opportunity to beat world champions South Africa two weeks ago, Wales captain Jones is confident about his team's prospects this time around.

"The All Blacks are the yardstick by which everyone measures themselves," said Jones.

"But if we show composure and we are a bit more clinical than we were against South Africa, I think we will do very well. Everyone is pretty upbeat and confident."

Wales boss Warren Gatland has retained the side that lost 20-15 against South Africa.