5 players that impressed

Arguably the greatest out half to ever wear a New Zealand jersey finished his international career in style with a commanding performance against the Wallabies. His skill never fails to impress as he showed nerves of steel on the biggest stage of all. His kicking game was supreme both from the tee and play and his distribution brought fluidity to the New Zealand attack. Carter's drop goal was the deciding moment that ultimately determined the outcome of the game.

In what could possibly be this national heroes' final game in a black shirt, Richie McCaw lead his country to a famous victory that will go down in the rugby history books. His dogged performance at the breakdown was a key factor in this victory as he counteracted Pocock's threat with a hungry display of his own. No doubt this legendary will be remembered.

The notorious center gave a breath taking performance in the inside center channel and scored a crucial try with devastating running that simply opened up the Australian defense at times. His threat was ever present and he showed the more subtle facets of his game through some great footwork and hands.

One of the stars of the tournament proved himself once more to be a devastating attacking winger. He carried well all day and his lightning footwork was truly incredible to watch. As one of the top try scorers of the tournament he added another to his impressive tally. His fantastic World Cup has earned the young winger a nomination for break through player of the year.

He was the man to watch coming into this final and delivered for his team on the day albeit being on the losing team. He was a constant thorn in the side of the All Blacks and his skills at the break down were in a different class. He has undoubtedly cemented his name as one of the greatest ever number 8s.