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New Zealand 40-17 Wales: All Blacks claim Rugby World Cup bronze in Tokyo

 

New Zealand and Wales players shake hands after the match. [Courtesy]

Veteran winger Ben Smith scored a classy try double as New Zealand beat Wales 40-17 to clinch third spot at the Rugby World Cup on Friday in the perfect send-off for storied coach Steve Hansen.

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