BATH prop Paul James has been recalled for Wales' Millennium Stadium clash with world champions New Zealand on Saturday, as head coach Warren Gatland makes nine changes from the team that struggled to beat Fiji last weekend.

James is recalled to the front row, while centre Jonathan Davies, who has not played for more than three weeks due to a shoulder injury, is among those called up.

Wales have not beaten the All Blacks since 1953, losing 25 successive Tests against them, while their last victory over major southern hemisphere opposition came against Australia in November 2008.

They have suffered 21 defeats on the bounce against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, with the Springboks concluding Wales' autumn campaign in 11 days' time.