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

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

ABs v Boks: Live Chat With Wynne Gray
Ask Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray your questions after the All Blacks' tense 20-18 win over South Africa this morning.

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

Sonny Bill's touch of class
Sonny Bill Williams was quick to demonstrate some good Kiwi sportsmanship after a tough battle against South Africa.

All Blacks v South Africa: Five things we learned
All Blacks turn the screws when it matters most while Bryan Habana has afternoon to forget.

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

All Blacks v South Africa: As it happened
Join live commentary and stats of the Rugby World Cup semifinal between the All Blacks and South Africa at Twickenham.

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

Three questions: All Blacks v Springboks
Rugby experts Wynne Gray and Dylan Cleaver answer three questions ahead of tomorrow morning's blockbuster semifinal.

Henry: This is the best ABs side ever
Rugby World Cup winning coach Graham Henry believes the current All Blacks side is the best ever New Zealand team.

McCaw v Burger: The ultimate heavyweight battle
The battle between Richie McCaw and Schalk Burger will be as compelling as it is significant to the fortunes of their respective teams in semifinal.

RWC: How the semifinal back rows stack up
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.

RWC: Bok coach reeling in maelstrom
Fair dues to Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and his view that the All Blacks are the best team playing the game.

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

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

Semis: Everything you need to know
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.

Wet weather rugby for semi?
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 Boks victory that made the All Blacks
The All Blacks' road to hegemony didn't come in 2011.

Beer that will end in misery
Rival coaches Steve Hansen and Heyneke Meyer share something in common at every test - beer.

Springboks: 'This All Blacks team is the best ever'
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has described the current All Blacks as probably the best team ever to play the game.

Springboks need to be shrewder
It was perhaps reassuring to hear one of the most bruising of the Springbok forwards suggesting that guile, rather than brawn is the key to beating the All Blacks in their semifinal.