All Blacks wing's test career has been energy-packed and dramatic - and it started with a rare loss to Australia.

Fans in the Richmond Fanzone in London have been challenged to recreate the force created by the 1.96m, 120kg former All Black winger.

Usually an All Blacks v Australia game is played in late October in Auckland, Brisbane or Sydney.

Motivation can't possibly be a problem for the All Blacks this week. A World Cup final should be more than enough in itself.

The All Blacks are favourites but have been warned by the English media that they need to be wary of the Wallabies.

COMMENT: One of the big reasons why the All Blacks won against the Boks was the impact of their bench, writes Justin Marshall.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says his side will get through the final against the All Blacks on adrenaline after beating Argentina 29-15 in their semifinal.

Coach says scrutiny is a "mark of respect" for player rival teams struggle to cope with.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will seek clarification with referees' boss Joel Jutge on some of the rulings made against his side in the tense semifinal victory over South Africa.

Herald rugby experts Dylan Cleaver and Wynne Gray answer three pressing questions after the All Blacks' victory over the Springboks.

The Rugby World Cup needed the class of the All Blacks to make the final, writes Chris Rattue.

Richie McCaw faces a nervous day in London as he waits to see if his place in the Rugby World Cup final is confirmed.

All Whites striker Jeremy Brockie unleashed a special celebration to honour the All Blacks after scoring for his South African club.

Sir Graham Henry believes the All Blacks are perfectly set up to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Trophy.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox has revealed the squad has been told that Welshman Nigel Owens will referee the World Cup final.

The All Blacks 20-18 semifinal win was a performance that was eight years in the making.

The All Blacks are in the World Cup final but have resolved to quickly look at their penalty problems against South Africa.

The accidental collision between Richie McCaw and Francois Louw is a miniscule incident, writes Wynne Gray.

Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw.

Ask Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray your questions after the All Blacks' tense 20-18 win over South Africa this morning.

South Africa deserved to be beaten because of their negative tactics, according to the world's rugby media

Sonny Bill Williams was quick to demonstrate some good Kiwi sportsmanship after a tough battle against South Africa.

What key members of the All Blacks side said after the team's tense 20-18 Rugby World Cup semifinal win over South Africa.