Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty end All Blacks careers on a high both scoring tries against Wales

All Blacks duo Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty finished their Test careers on a high, both scoring in the 40-17 victory over Wales in the Rugby World Cup third place playoff.

With Smith leaving for France, and Crotty joining Japan's Kubota Spears among a host of other departing All Blacks, the clash with Wales was the last time a number of key players waved goodbye to the black jersey.

🎥 WATCH | Hear from the legends signing off after the All Blacks defeated Wales in the Bronze Final of #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/fhk6yi0U06

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 1, 2019

Captain Kieran Read is also leaving for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz, while Matt Todd will join Panasonic Wild Knights.

Meanwhile Sonny Bill Williams is yet to announce his plans for next season, heavily linked with Canadian rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack.

Coach Steve Hansen will also end his All Blacks tenure, having been involved with the side across various roles since 2004.

Meanwhile, England will play South Africa in the final at 9 tonight.

Source: TV NZ

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