There might have been only 55,152 in the ground, which was the lowest attendance for a Wales and New Zealand fixture at the Principality Stadium, but they roared the home side onto a famous victory.
Lake summed up the events at the final whistle as he was on the sidelines after being replaced.
“It was almost like you were blocked out things, said Lake.
“You heard the noise, but it was like background noise. I think I stopped watching with a minute and 20 seconds left and just waited for the whistle, which I have done before, but this one was different.
“To celebrate with the boys that you work hard with every day, and the coaches that come in and make you better, is an amazing feeling.
Lock Jenkins stated before the game he was asking for Monday off if Wales beat New Zealand, with Tandy’s side facing Australia in Cardiff next Saturday.
“We’ve got to savour moments, because history tells you this doesn’t happen very often, and we need to make make sure we enjoy this,” said Tandy.
“I’m sure every rugby club out there is going to be celebrating tonight but it’s making sure when we come in, maybe Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning, if Daf gets his way, that we’re ready to work.
“Because Australia will be a different test.”
That can wait as Wales reflect on halting New Zealand’s seven decades of dominance over them.
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