Both sides look pleased for a breather as New Zealand get the scrum.

Wales force the All Blacks sideways but Aaron Smith shoots out the back and down the blindside, before attempting to jab a deft kick into the path of Rieko Ioane.

Good cover from the Welsh to put that attack out.

Nate H: Wales have done well but they don’t have the depth of squad to make it to a final - let alone win it. This will be a handsome victory for NZ playing an injury ravaged Wales side.

Tomos Williams picks and goes from the scrum, accelerating into the New Zealand half.

Wales slide it left and Beauden Barrett is forced to chase a grubber into the corner from Josh Adams. The All Blacks 15 does well to collect and Aaron Smith punts clear.

Adrian Hadley
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra & Radio Wales

Moody was panicking a bit when he saw 20 metres to go and nobody in front of him.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Tokyo Stadium

You wouldn't like the All Blacks when they're angry...

That try - with New Zealand's forwards demonstrating the handling work to make an international backline blush - was exactly what Wales feared from their opponents after their semi-final setback.

Adrian Hadley
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra & Radio Wales

Absolutely tremendous score and tremendous handling skills by the New Zealand forwards. Great start to the game.

Richie Mo'unga will look to put early points on the board. Just right of the sticks and slightly shy of the 22m line.

Off the post! Blimey...

Aigle79: It must be an important game, Steve Hansen isn't playing locks at flanker.

Both teams have come to play...

Now the All Blacks fling it through palms like a hot potato as Wales scramble to cover.

Joe Moody thunders into crowded spot, and then Shannon Frizell has a crack. Wales won't roll away, and the All Blacks get a penalty within range.

Hallam Amos gobbles up an Aaron Smith box kick and runs it back into the All Black wall. Wales keep it alive with some lovely hands as Josh Adams wriggles inside off his wing, before being felled inside the New Zealand 22.

Great start for Wales.

Right then, away we go...

That's, errm, creative...

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How will Wales line up for the haka?

Not in a 'W', as Warren Gatland jokingly suggested....

Saidmadrid: It's a game that nobody wanted to play, but that's the way it is. Both teams would like to finish the tournament honouring the jersey.

Alex J-Williams: Lets not forget Gatland has masterminded victory over New Zealand when coaching the Lions in 2017!

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No sign during the anthems that this bronze medal play-off "doesn't matter" to the players, or the fans inside the Tokyo Stadium for that matter. We're moments away from kick-off...

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland: "We are disappointed not to be in the final but have the chance to create a little bit of history against the All Blacks. It has been a long time, 66 years, not to beat a side. We have had success against every other nation. The All Blacks have been that elusive team we have not been able to conquer.

"There is something at stake - a lot of pride - and a victory for us would be special.

"There is no doubt Steve will leave a legacy behind in terms of what he's achieved as an All Black coach. It's outstanding and he'll be a big loss."

• New Zealand have won 31 of their 34 Test meetings with Wales. Their three defeats coming in the first four clashes between the sides, the most recent of which coming in 1953.
• New Zealand have won their last 30 matches against Wales, the longest winning run any side has ever held over a tier-one nation in Test history.
• New Zealand and Wales have faced each other three times previously at the Rugby World Cup (1987, 1995, 2003), the All Blacks coming out on top in each fixture and outscoring Wales 136-52 in the process.