If left Wales, who were level 6-6 at the break, still without a win at New Zealand’s expense since 1953 - despite four Stephen Jones penalties.

Carter is the player who continues to torment them like no other, taking his personal points tally against Wales to 106.

He is also now just two points short of setting a new All Blacks Test record of 968, overtaking his illustrious predecessor Andrew Mehrtens.

Carter left the pitch, though, with boos ringing in his ears after a high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts that could yet attract the attention of the match citing commissioner.

Wales saw all their early promise evaporate, and not even a late run by outstanding lock Alun-Wyn Jones from inside his own half produced the try they desperately needed.

The home side were ultimately engulfed by an enormous All Blacks defensive blanket - and when Wales ran out of attacking ideas, Carter and company simply eased through the gears.