Cockbain fears All Blacks back three

Brent Cockbain believes the only way Wales can achieve any sort of success against New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday is to keep the ball in hand.

All Blacks coach John Mitchell has named a full-strength team, including a fearsome back three of Mils Muliaina, Doug Howlett and Joe Rokocoko.

"If you kick toward their back division they will try and run it back at you and you are in all sorts of trouble," said Australian-born lock forward Cockbain.

"They are strong in all facets of the game but their back line is the biggest threat."