Australia defeated France 24 - 18 to finish third in the Rugby World Cup . A late try from Ben McCalman proved the difference between the two teams . He controlled a loose ball before gathering to go over in the corner and put Warren Gatland 's men in front for the first time in the playoff . Australia claiming the bronze medal for the first time in a World Cup . The World Cup concludes with the final between hosts New Zealand and France again .
Australia defeated France 24 - 18 to finish third in the Rugby World Cup . A late try from Ben McCalman proved the difference between the two teams . Australia claiming the bronze medal for the first time in a World Cup . The World Cup concludes with the final between hosts New Zealand and France again .