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Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Alun Wyn Jones of Wales sings the national anthem ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Referee Wayne Barnes of England during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Alun Wyn Jones of Wales and Kieran Read of New Zealand in discussion after their final caps following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Love makes the Rugby World Cup go round – Steve Hansen hugs wife Tash after guiding the All Blacks to Bronze Final victory over Wales, his last match as head coach of the team. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Alun Wyn Jones of Wales embraces Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales after their team's defeat in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand shakes hands with Josh Adams of Wales following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Fun run – Kieran Read of New Zealand and his children Elle, Eden and Reuben react at seeing themselves on the stadium screen as they play on the pitch following the All Blacks' win over Wales. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
All Blacks all together – New Zealand players and staff gather on the pitch after their victory over Wales in the Bronze Final at Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales looks on after his final match as coach of Wales after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Crying game – Alun Wyn Jones can hold back the tears but cannot hold back the years as he bids farewell to the Rugby World Cup by consoling tearful Jonathan Davies while holding daughter Efa after the defeat by the All Blacks. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
The bottom line – Hallam Amos of Wales bares Anton Lienert-Brown's rear as he grabs hold of the All Black's short. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
All over – Josh Adams and his Wales team-mates look dejected after the final whistle of their defeat by the All Blacks in the Bronze Final. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
That's Richie – Jordie Barretet hails his All Blacks team-mate Richie Mo'Unga for scoring their side's sixth try to round of victory over Wales in the Bronze Final. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
A hit for six – Richie Mo'Unga touches down in the corner to take the All Blacks' try count to six in the Bronze Final against Wales. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Not so fast, Sonny – New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams is tackled by James Davies and Elliot Dee of Wales. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Thigh's the limit – Shannon Frizell of New Zealand finds his way to the line blocked by a double tackle from Wales players. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
You Wyn some, you lose some – and on this occasion Alun Wyn Jones of Wales loses out as he is tackled by Scott Barrett of New Zealand. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
It doesn't count – Ben Smith of New Zealand is denied a hat-trick of tries because of an earlier knock-on. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Happy boy – delighted Ryan Crotty celebrates with team-mate Sam Cane after scoring his side's fifth try. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Five-star show – Ryan Crotty dives over the line to ground the ball and rack up the All Blacks's fifth try of the match with Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Scramble – everyone wants in on the action as Wales's Josh Adams takes possession of the ball but is held up by the New Zealand defence. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
You can shove off – Ben Smith hands off Tomos Williams of Wales as he scores the All Blacks' fourth try on the stroke of half-time. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Everyone loves a tryer – Aaron Smith celebrates with team-mate Ben Smith (14) who has just scored the All Blacks's third try. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Alun Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Ross Moriarty and Dillon Lewis of Wales sing the national anthem prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Getting to grips – All Black Scott Barrett wraps his arms around Rhys Patchell to prevent the Wales player making a break. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Bodyswerve – New Zealand's Brodie Retallick drops a shoulder and tries to run past Rhys Patchell of Wales. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
On the run – Dillon Lewis takes possession of the ball and tries to make a break upfield for Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
CHOFU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Kieran Read of New Zealand leads his players as they perform the haka prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Fighting back – Hallam Amos dives over the line to the delight of team-mate Josh Adams to score Wales's first try and begin to eat into the All Blacks' lead. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
High five – Aaron Smith congratulates All Blacks team-mate Beauden Barrett for scoring their team's second try during the match with Wales. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Touch down of class – Beauden Barrett grounds the ball after a mazy run to score New Zealande's second try. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
In the Moody for a celebration – All Blacks Aaron Smith and Brodie Retallick move in to congratulate Joe Moody for scoring their side's first try against Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Running out of luck – Josh Adams of Wales is tackled by Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand as he sprints for the line. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Joe cool – All Black Joe Moody touches down to score his team's first try under pressure from Hallam Amos of Wales. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Waiting game – New Zealand and Wales players stand by in the tunnel for the go-ahead to enter the pitch for the Bronze Final. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Out of the darkness – Kieran Read leads the All Blacks out of the tunnel for the Bronze Final in which they are determined to make up for the disappointment of the semi-final defeat by England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Let's do this – Alun Wyn Jones embraces team-mate Ross Moriarty under the Welsh flag as they walk on to the pitch for the Bronze Final against New Zealand. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Cultural copycat– Scotland fans are famed for wearing kilts but this Wales fan has his own take on the garb as he is joined by All Blacks fans for the Bronze Final at Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Best mask by a nose – but it is hoped this fan in a Japanese traditional mask can see beyond the end of his nose and does not miss a second of the action between New Zealand and Wales. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
Having a Wales of a time – Japanese fans show where their loyalties lie for the Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
New Zealand v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Bronze Final
All Black magic make-up – a rugby supporter with a silver fern painted on her face enjoys the pre-match atmosphere at Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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