Backrow balance will be one of the trigger points for the All Blacks, Springboks, Wallabies and Pumas this weekend for the 2015 World Cup showdown.

Fair dues to Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and his view that the All Blacks are the best team playing the game.

To the brunette trying to do her make-up while driving the white Corolla on the busy Northwestern Motorway on Monday morning: You are a menace on the road!

A McFly on the wall visit to 2045 reveals some interesting journeys ahead in a quaint handwritten letter.

Heyneke Meyer's lavish praise heaped on the All Blacks this week has been described as mind games by his opposite Steve Hansen, who has told his team to take no notice.

He's on his way to England as prop cover after injury rules out Wyatt Crockett for South Africa game.

Aaron Smith and Fourie du Preez are shaping as the men who will ultimately determine the outcome of Sunday's semifinal, writes Gregor Paul.

Joe Moody's inclusion is coach Steve Hansen's only change for the All Blacks' semifinal against South Africa at Twickenham.

All Blacks and Springboks set to go head-to-head in the pouring rain, with forecasts showing a 70 per cent probability of rain at kick-off.

The All Blacks' road to hegemony didn't come in 2011.

COMMENT: World Rugby needs to prevent a refereeing controversy marring the 2015 World Cup semifinals and final, writes Chris Rattue.

COMMENT: It's hard not to wonder whether South Africa are going to pull of rugby's version of the rope-a-dope trick, writes Gregor Paul.

COMMENT: The All Blacks would be foolish to write off South Africa, writes Chris Rattue.

A debate that started last year and was rekindled last week could be finished if Julian Savea can snatch his first try against South Africa.

The All Blacks had a genuine fear of losing against France, a fear which they must cultivate this week ahead of their clash against the Springboks.

The All Blacks have arrived at their flash new digs - the Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge - but is it good enough for our rugby stars?

Springboks winger JP Pietersen doesn't believe there can be comparisons between the two.

The All Blacks didn't just put their foot on a French throat in Cardiff, they slammed it on the accelerator, writes Justin Marshall

Bogeyman Wayne Barnes to take charge of Australia-Argentina game with Craig Joubert finding himself out in the cold.

If you're wondering about what's been fuelling the All Blacks success in the Rugby World Cup, it's partially thanks to classic English tucker.

This could make all the difference in semi-final clash against South Africa.

All Blacks' demolition of France means nightmares of 2007 are over for Sir Graham Henry.

Four teams are left standing but only one could be named a top side, writes Dylan Cleaver.

The All Blacks had the world gasping against France because their props - Charlie Faumuina and Joe Moody.

Availability of Wyatt Crockett and Nehe Milner-Skudder for South Africa clash remains in the balance.