The All Blacks also won praise following their win over Namibia, with Namibian players and staff lauding the team for their show of sportsmanship during - and after - their Pool B clash.
Fullback Ben Smith revealed how the All Blacks insisted on visiting the Namibian changing rooms to check in with their players, most of whom are still amateurs.
"It was a good demonstration of why you play footy - catching up with them after the game in the changing room," Smith said.
"Some of them have jobs that they work nine to five and I think they were just excited to get out there and be involved in a World Cup.
"That's the beauty of the game, to get in the changing room and to share a drink with them and have a bit of a yarn and a catchup on how they're enjoying the tournament and what it means to them to be here. It brings a bit of perspective to the game and what it's all about."
The teams were also seen bowing to the packed Tokyo crowd shortly after the final whistle.