Dragons’ quartet Taine Basham, Aaron Wainwright, Ross Moriarty and Will Rowlands all featured for Wales – but there was no stopping New Zealand returning to the top of the world rankings with a seven-try win in the capital.
Two tries from Beauden Barrett and further scores from TJ Perenara, Will Jordan, Dalton Papalii, Sevu Reece and Anton Lienert-Brown, plus 19 points from Jordie Barrett, sealed the win for the visitors.
Johnny Williams scored the only try for Wales who now turn their attention to facing South Africa next Saturday at Principality Stadium.
Basham impressed on his full debut for Wales while Wainwright also excelled in adversity.
Captain Alun Wyn Jones and Dragon back rower Moriarty were both forced off injured and will be assessed this week before the team to face the Springboks is named.
