Adam Ashley-Cooper helped himself to a stunning hat-trick of tries in Australia's 29-15 semifinal win over Argentina at Twickenham.
Adam Ashley-Cooper helped himself to a stunning hat-trick of tries in Australia's 29-15 semifinal win over Argentina at Twickenham.
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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.
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.
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Football legend Diego Maradona looks dejected as he sees his Argentina team slipping to defeat against Australia.
Football legend Diego Maradona looks dejected as he sees his Argentina team slipping to defeat against Australia.
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Nicolas Sanchez kept Argentina in touch with Australia with his five successful penalties but it was not enough.
Nicolas Sanchez kept Argentina in touch with Australia with his five successful penalties but it was not enough.
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Sanchez was left in tears after his heroics in the match and throughout the World Cup.
Sanchez was left in tears after his heroics in the match and throughout the World Cup.
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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.
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.
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Despair in defeat. Jesse Kriel of South Africa cuts a forlorn figure as the rain pours down at Twickenham.
Despair in defeat. Jesse Kriel of South Africa cuts a forlorn figure as the rain pours down at Twickenham.
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Beauden Barrett slides over for the second All Blacks try in the narrow victory over South Africa to reach the World Cup final.
Beauden Barrett slides over for the second All Blacks try in the narrow victory over South Africa to reach the World Cup final.
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Carter kicked a crucial drop goal plus a conversion and penalty as the All Blacks hit back to win 20-18 at Twickenham.
Carter kicked a crucial drop goal plus a conversion and penalty as the All Blacks hit back to win 20-18 at Twickenham.
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The New Zealand team performs its traditional Haka prior to the start of the semifinal at Twickenham.
The New Zealand team performs its traditional Haka prior to the start of the semifinal at Twickenham.
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Jerome Kaino of the All Blacks is congratulated by Aaron Smith after scoring the opening try of the semifinal match against South Africa.
Jerome Kaino of the All Blacks is congratulated by Aaron Smith after scoring the opening try of the semifinal match against South Africa.
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Duane Vermeulen of South Africa is tackled during the semifinal at Twickenham.
Duane Vermeulen of South Africa is tackled during the semifinal at Twickenham.
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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.
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.
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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key chat in the dressing room after the semifinal against South Africa.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key chat in the dressing room after the semifinal against South Africa.
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