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New Zealand will not be spending the week sulking after their semi-final defeat to England ended their quest for a third successive World Cup. The All Blacks are fixed on ending the tournament on a high by defeating Wales at Tokyo Stadium in Friday’s play-off
After a thorough review of the 19-7 reverse to England – the All Blacks’ first loss in the tournament since 2007 – attention turned to Wales whose head coach Warren Gatland is returning to New Zealand to coach the Chiefs.
Written by Paul Rees in Tokyo
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