IN QUIET moments Jonathan Sexton and Greig Laidlaw no doubt replay in their minds the kicks that got away against the All Blacks.

The Irish fly-half was wide with a penalty that would have taken his side clear with six minutes left last autumn and then saw the world champions score from the last play to steal a 24-22 win at the Aviva Stadium.

And last weekend the Scotland captain had kicked four from four until failing to bisect the posts with a penalty that would have earned the lead with 13 minutes left.

Leigh Halfpenny has had his ups and downs from the tee when under pressure, suffering disappointment in the World Cup semi-final against France and in the Lions' second Test defeat while enjoying late delight against Ireland in Dublin.

And he would love to be the centre of attention with a late chance to secure Wales' first win against New Zealand since 1953.

"Those pressure moments can arise," he said. "That's what the hard work and hours and hours of practice is all for.

"You live for those moments and if that comes there is pressure but it's a huge privilege to be in the position of possibly taking a winning kick for Wales against the All Blacks.

"I've always dreamt of kicking for Wales and if a moment comes up tomorrow then I can count on all the hard work that I have put in through the years."

"There have been some great victories during my career in a Welsh shirt but to beat the All Blacks would be at the top of them," he continued.

"We will have to be at the top of our game to be in with a shout of winning. We need to play for the 80 minutes and cannot afford to have a lapse of concentration against a side as good as the All Blacks.

"There is a buzz and excitement and the fact that we haven't beaten the All Blacks for so long means there is an opportunity for us."

Warren Gatland has resisted the temptation to tinker with his first-choice back three of Halfpenny and wings George North and Alex Cuthbert.

However, the Toulon ace says that his good friend Liam Williams is keeping them on their toes after a man of the match display against Fiji last weekend.

"Every time that team is read out you have nerves in the belly, you never take your position for granted," said former Cardiff Blues full-back Halfpenny.

"Liam had a massive game and it was great to see him doing so well. It's good to have that competition for places, not just at full-back but across the park.

"Nobody can stand still, everyone has to improve their game."