Tokyo: 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. In what was the final Test for both Hansen and Wales counterpart Warren Gatland, after seven and 12 years at their respective helms, both sides produced an entertaining encounter that saw New Zealand outscore the Welsh by six tries to two.

The result means New Zealand have won 32 of their 35 meetings with Wales, last losing in 1953, while Hansen's incredible record includes just 10 defeats in 107 Tests in charge. "It was just important we come back and honoured the jersey and our fans and get over the disappointment of last week," said Hansen, referring to the semi-final defeat by England. "Tough old game for both sides and just want to congratulate Wales too because I know they'll be feeling a bit at the moment."