New Zealand coach Dave Rennie says they have spoken about eliminating the breakdown threat of Wales flanker Jac Morgan in the Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday.
The All Blacks are firm favourites to extend their 73-year winning run against Wales this weekend.
But New Zealand have identified Morgan’s contact area work as one of Wales’ main strength.
"When [Wales] chop tackle, you've got guys like Morgan who are excellent on the ball," said Rennie.
"So we're well aware of that and we'll have a focus on eliminating him before he can cause us stress, because that is a big part of their game."
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Rennie highlighted other issues that concern him about Wales.
"Their line-out has been excellent during the last year," said Rennie, even though Steve Tandy's side saw six of their throws go astray last weekend.
"Maybe it was not quite as accurate against Japan but up until then, it's been top-notch," the veteran coach added.
"They're also prepared to play and, in Tomos Williams, they have one of the best nines in the world.
"We've got to make sure we don't let him have too much space, because he's got such…
