The All Blacks semifinal against the Springboks was an emotional rollercoaster for most All Blacks fans - but nerves would later give way to relief and joy.

Chris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' tense 20-18 victory over the Springboks this morning.

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.

All Blacks turn the screws when it matters most while Bryan Habana has afternoon to forget.

When it looked like the All Blacks' worst fears were coming true, Dan Carter stepped up with a drop goal.

Nerves shredded, emotionally drained and physically exhausted, the All Blacks have kept their bid to make history alive.

A brilliant show of composure from the All Blacks has allowed them to hold off the Springboks in a gripping semifinal in which either team could have won late.

Join live commentary and stats of the Rugby World Cup semifinal between the All Blacks and South Africa at Twickenham.

Two of the world's best wingers will take the field tomorrow morning, but who is more likely to make the game-winning impact?

Rugby experts Wynne Gray and Dylan Cleaver answer three questions ahead of tomorrow morning's blockbuster semifinal.

As the ABs prepare for a massive semifinal against the Springboks, their halfback and captain poses the biggest threat, writes Justin Marshall.

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.

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

The All Blacks' semifinal opponents also have a handful of superstar veterans who are on the way out.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finals rapidly approach, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

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.