Rugby World Cup | Third Place Playoff
Nov 1, 2019 at 9am UK
40-17
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Robin McBryde: 'Future is bright for Wales'
Wales ended their campaign with a loss to New Zealand in the Bronze Medal match.
Nov 2, 06:10
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Warren Gatland hoping Wales legacy lives on
Wales boss' long reign ends with defeat in World Cup bronze-medal match.
Nov 1, 14:22
The Match
Match Report
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Head to Head
Nov 25, 2017 5.15pm
Autumn Internationals
Wales
18-33
New Zealand
Williams (41'), Davies (69')
Naholo (14', 38'), Lienert-Brown (57'), Ioane (62', 74')
Jun 25, 2016 8.35am
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
46-6
Wales
Smith (22'), Moala (34'), Barrett (44', 58'), Coles (63'), Dagg (84')
Jun 18, 2016 8.35am
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
36-22
Wales
Dagg (20'), Smith (53'), Barrett (55'), Naholo (60'), Savea (67')
Wyn Jones (39'), Williams (74'), Davies (77')
Jun 11, 2016 8.35am
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
39-21
Wales
Savea (15'), Naholo (17', 62'), Read (68'), Harris (80')
Faletau (10'), Webb (31')
Nov 22, 2014 5.30pm
Autumn Internationals
Wales
16-34
New Zealand
Webb (46')
Savea (43'), Kaino (64'), Barrett (70', 77'), Read (74')
Form Guide
Build-up
![New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen pictured on October 2, 2019 New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen pictured on October 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steve Hansen challenges New Zealand to prove character by winning bronze medal
All Blacks looking to bounce back from England defeat when they tackle Wales in Tokyo.
Oct 31, 10:26
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland during the warm up before the match on October 27, 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland during the warm up before the match on October 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland rings the changes for final match as Wales boss
Wales have lost four players to injury for the bronze medal game against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 07:45
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Steve Hansen includes departing veterans in World Cup swansong
Captain Kieran Read and centres Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty are in the starting line up.
Oct 30, 07:41