A Wales fan waits for the start of their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Australia Wallabies at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
An Australia Wallabies fan looks on before their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia Wallabies' Nathan Sharpe (right) takes a high ball from Wales' Luke Charteris during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Wales' Mike Phillips is tackled by Australia Wallabies' Digby Ioane (on ground) during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia Wallabies' Nathan Sharpe receives medical treatment after landing awkwardly during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia Wallabies' Berrick Barnes celebrates after scoring a try against Wales during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia Wallabies' David Pocock (L) tackles Wales' George North during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia Wallabies' Kurtley Beale leaves the field during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia Wallabies' Quade Cooper reacts after injuring his leg during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Wales' Danny Lydiate (centre) tackles Australia Wallabies' Digby Ioane (R) during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off match at Eden Park in Auckland. : Australia claims third place in Cup
Australia rebounded from their semi-final loss to New Zealand to defeat Wales 21-18 in a frenetic but mostly scrappy third place playoff at Eden Park. Photos by Reuters.