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Wed 04 Apr 2007No kidding around for junior BlacksUnder-19 World Cup Semi-final/ New Zealand 36 Wales 12: For those who have witnessed the intimidating power game of South Africa during this tournament the following statement will be hard to fathom: New Zealand are bigger, faster and even possess superior skills.New Zealand didn't need to leave third gear to beat the Welsh for the second time in this tournament last night. They raced into a 23-3 lead after 22 minutes with three stunning tries from a backline that all seem to have cloned the running style of All Black Mils Muliaina. They glide over the turf as if ice skating.