New Zealand keep their nerve but Australia are out to ruin the farewell party; Stuart Barnes reviews the World Cup semi-finals.
The press in Australia and New Zealand have already begun taking pot shots at each other ahead of Saturday's World Cup final.
Richie McCaw will play in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after he wasn't cited for his collision with Francois Louw.
Australia head coach says he is totally committed to scoring tries after his side's 29-15 victory over Argentina.
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade refused to blame referee Wayne Barnes for the Pumas' 29-15 World Cup defeat to Australia.
Australia coach Michael Cheika hailed his side's defence after their 29-15 victory against Argentina.
An Adam Ashley-Cooper hat-trick helped Australia beat Argentina 29-15 to set up a Rugby World Cup final with New Zealand.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen insists Richie McCaw should not be cited for an incident involving South Africa flanker Francois Louw.
Dan Carter has warned that the job is "not done yet" after ensuring his last game for New Zealand will be a first World Cup final appearance.
Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa.
All Blacks assistant boss Ian Foster has praised Dan Carter for controlling New Zealand's increasingly shrewd approach.
Head coach Heyneke Meyer refused to discuss his future after South Africa's 20-18 World Cup defeat to New Zealand.
Steve Hansen described Richie McCaw as "the greatest skipper" for exorcising the ghosts of New Zealand's 2007 Rugby World Cup heartbreak.
Richie McCaw said the All Blacks' 20-18 Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa was as hard as they expected.
New Zealand were twice forced to come from behind as they beat South Africa 20-18 in a bruising World Cup semi-final.
Michael Cheika has declared Australia ready for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Twickenham.
Argentina's back-row Pablo Matera admits his breakdown battle with Australia's David Pocock and Michael Hooper will be critical.
Sir Clive Woodward has criticised the make-up of the RFU's World Cup review panel, saying he was "staggered" by Ian Ritchie's leading role.
Ashwin Willemse told Sky Sports the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand is the greatest in world rugby.
Schalk Burger says South Africa must take their opportunities against Rugby World Cup semi-final opponents New Zealand on Saturday.
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