Carter one point away

The All Blacks have held on to beat Wales 19-12 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff

A try to Andrew Hore midway through the second half has proved the difference between the sides, as the Welsh defence repelled numerous All Blacks opportunities.

Daniel Carter kicked four penalties and a conversion, while Stephen Jones kicked all of Wales' points.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says defence was key.

There were a nervous final few moments for the All Blacks as Welsh lock Alun-Wyn Jones pinched an intercept, only to be dragged down 20 metres from the line by debutant winger Zac Guildford.

Guildford says it took all he had to track him down.

Daniel Carter is now one point behind Andrew Mehrtens as the All Blacks all-time leading scorer.

Mehrtens has 967.

Meanwhile a strong second half display has given Australia an 18-9 win over England at Twickenham.