Wales have suffered double injury blows ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament with fly-half Rhys Patchell and centre Jonathan Davies ruled out of the tournament.
Warren Gatland has stated that his commitment to Super Rugby club Chiefs and British and Irish Lions made him opt out of the race for New Zealand coaching job.
Wales have made nine changes to their starting line-up for the World Cup Bronze medal game against New Zealand on what will be their final game under head coach Warren Gatland.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made seven changes in the starting line-up for the bronze medal game against Wales to be played on Friday in Tokyo.
South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard expressed confidence on his side to end the losing streak against Wales when the two teams lock horns with each other in Yokohama on Sunday.
World Rugby has omitted South African referee Jaco Peyper from the World Cup semi-finals following his recent photo with Wales fans mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina's sent-off in the knock-out game between the two sides.