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South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
ALL BLACK EYE: Springboks captain Fourie du Preez sports a swollen face and black eye as a temporary memento of his battle with New Zealand in the semi-final clash
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Handre Pollard of South Africa makes a break as Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks approaches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
SMALL BLACK AND TALL BLACK: New Zealand prime minister John Key congratulates Sam Whitelock in the dressing room after the All Blacks reach the final by beating South Africa
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HERE FOR THE BEER: New Zealand prime minister John Key sips a beer as he talks to Kieran Read and Richie McCaw in the All Blacks dressing room
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Trevor Nyakane of South Africa during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS: South Africa's captain Fourie Du Preez is consoled by his All Blacks counterpart Richie McCaw after his side' semi-final defeat at Twickenham
Daniel Carter and Julian Savea
Dan Carter and Julian Savea celebrate at the final whistle of their Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final victory over South Africa at Twickenham.
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
DRENCH WARFARE: Springbok Francois Louw walks off a rain-soaked Twickenham pitch with blood streaming from a head wound after the defeat by the All Blacks
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
IT DOESN'T GET ANY WETTER: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw wipes the rain off his hair after leading his side into another Rugby World Cup final
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
RAINING CHAMPIONS: Brodie Retallick (c) and his teammates gather on the pitch to celebrate cup holders' win over South Africa that puts them in the final
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
DRAINED: South Africa captain Fourie du Preez stands dejected and exhausted after losing to the All Blacks in the semi-final at rain-drenched Twickenham
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HUG OF SYMPATHY: Sonny Bill Williams embraces Jesse Kriel as the distraught South African sits beside a post after his team's semi-final defeat buy the All Blacks
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
UNLUCKY 13: Jesse Kriel stands in a downpour with his head in his hands as he realises his dream of a Rugby World Cup final place is over after defeat by the All Blacks
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
WHAT'S THAT FOR, REF? All Blacks captain Richie McCaw speaks to referee Jerome Garces to clarify a decision during the match with South Africa
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
PIGGY-BACK: Francois Louw of South Africa leaps on to the back of Sonny Bill Williams to try to haul the All Black to the ground
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
UN-EBEN CONTEST: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth reaches out to get a hand on Nehe Milner-Skudder to prevent the All Black breaking clear
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
Bird's eye view: The All Blacks huddle under spider cam during their 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Twickenham.
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
YOU'RE A STAR: Dane Coles run up to Beauden Barrett to congratulate him for scoring the All Blacks' second try as South Africa's JP Pieterson looks on
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
STRIFE OF BRYAN: South Africa's Bryan Habana sits dejectedly with his face in hands after being sent to the sin-bin during the clash with the All Blacks
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
ALL BLACK BEAUTY: Beauden Barrett scores the second New Zealand try and JP Pietersen of South Africa is unable to prevent the score
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
BRODIE SHOULDERS: All Blacks player Brodie Retallick fends off a challenge by South Africa's Handre Pollard as he makes a break for the line
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
GETTING THE DROP ON THE SPRINGBOKS: Dan Carter cuts the All Blacks' deficit on South Africa as he drops a goal in a sizzling match
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
PUTTING HIS BACK INTO IT: Ma'a Nonu twists around as he trie to set up an All Blacks charge but find his way blocked by Francois Louw
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
TIGHT HEAD: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is held tight in a tackle by Duane Vermeulen and Lodewyk De Jager of South Africa
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
CAUGHT IN POSSESSION: Another All Blacks move breaks down as Dan Carter is tackled by Handre Pollard
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
MIDDLE MAN: Handre Pollard of South Africa takes on Conrad Smith of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HIGH STAKES: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa wins lineout ball under pressure from New Zealand's Kieran Read during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
EYES ON THE PRIZE: All Black Dan Carter lines up a kick during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
JUMP TO IT: Julian Savea claims a high ball for the All Blacks under pressure from JP Pietersen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
STEPPING OUT: Bryan Habana of South Africa makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
FACING THE ENEMY: Schalk Burger of South Africa takes on All Black Jerome Kaino during the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa makes a break during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
FIRST BLOOD: The All Blacks' Jerome Kaino evades Lodewyk De Jager of South Africa to score the first try during the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
PUSHING IT: All Black Jerome Kaino fends off Lodewyk De Jager of South Africa as he runs in the opening try of the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
LEGGING IT: Jesse Kriel of South Africa takes on Ben Smith of the New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
STAMP OF AUTHORITY: Richie McCaw (at far right) leads the All Blacks in their haka before the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-final against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
BATTLE LINES: The teams line up for the national anthems before the xRugby World Cup 2015 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 October
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
FULL VOICE: A South Africa fan with flags sings the national anthem before the semi-final clash with New Zealand at Twickenham
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
BOLD AS BRASS: Members of a brass band entertained fans with their repertoire in the build-up to the match between South Africa and New Zealand
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
THAT OLD BOK MAGIC: Two South Africa fans with painted faces head for the match hoping to see their team defeat the All Blacks for a place in the final
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
THE MAGIC CIRCLE: South Africa's players form a huddle on the Twickenham pitch to psyche each other up for the semi-final with New Zealand
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
DRIVING FORCE: All Blacks fans get into gear to roar their heroes to victory in the semi-final against South Africa but not before they leave without a souvenir photo beside the team bus
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
SPRING IN THE SPRINGBOKS' STEP: The South Africa team walk past a throng of fans on their way into Twickenham for the semi-final clash with New Zealand
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
THAT THINKING FEELING: South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer is deep in thought on the Twickenham pitch as he ponders tactics for the semi-final with New Zealand
South Africa v New Zealand - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
HIT FOR SIX: Members of the South Africa Cultural Talent band based in the UK entertain supporters gathering at Twickenham for the match between South Africa and New Zealand
South Africa v New Zealand Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015
WE CAN WIN BY THIS MUCH: Bryan Habana is in confident mood at Twickenham during the South Africa captain's run in the build-up to the semi-final with New Zealand
New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run
FETCH AND CARRY: Conrad Smith is watched by All Blacks teammates Brodie Retallick, Kieran Read and Sam Whitelock as he collects the ball during training at Twickenham
New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run
HIGH POINT: Sam Whitelock takes the ball at lineout practice during the All Blacks captain's run in preparation for the semi-final against South Africa at Twickenham
New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run
RHAPSODY IN BLUE: New Zealand players resplendent in their training kit form a circle during the captain's run at Twickenham
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