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Rugby World Cup semifinals

Updated 1917 GMT (0317 HKT) October 25, 2015
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Adam Ashley-Cooper helped himself to a stunning hat-trick of tries in Australia's 29-15 semifinal win over Argentina at Twickenham. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Rob Simmons of Australia races through to score the opening try of the World Cup semifinal against Argentina with just a few seconds on the clock. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Football legend Diego Maradona looks dejected as he sees his Argentina team slipping to defeat against Australia. Dan Mullan/Getty Images
Nicolas Sanchez kept Argentina in touch with Australia with his five successful penalties but it was not enough. David Rogers/Getty Images
Sanchez was left in tears after his heroics in the match and throughout the World Cup. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Fly half Dan Carter hails New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa in the opening semifinal of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Despair in defeat. Jesse Kriel of South Africa cuts a forlorn figure as the rain pours down at Twickenham. Stu Forster/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Beauden Barrett slides over for the second All Blacks try in the narrow victory over South Africa to reach the World Cup final. Stu Forster/Getty Images
Carter kicked a crucial drop goal plus a conversion and penalty as the All Blacks hit back to win 20-18 at Twickenham. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
The New Zealand team performs its traditional Haka prior to the start of the semifinal at Twickenham. Phil Walter/Getty Images
Jerome Kaino of the All Blacks is congratulated by Aaron Smith after scoring the opening try of the semifinal match against South Africa. David Rogers/Getty Images
Duane Vermeulen of South Africa is tackled during the semifinal at Twickenham. Stu Forster/Getty Images
Handre Pollard of South Africa found his range with four successful kicks against the All Blacks as his team led 12-7 at the half. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key chat in the dressing room after the semifinal against South Africa. Phil Walter/Getty Images