JUST THE TWO games to pick from this weekend, but despite the gulf in styles between the semi-finals, there was no shortage of quality in either.
Here’s the best XV we could see from New Zealand’s win over South Africa and Australia’s victory over Argentina.
Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the selection (and your alternate suggestions) in the comment section below.
15. Ben Smith
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14. Adam Ashley-Cooper
David Davies David Davies
13. Conrad Smith
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12. Matt Giteau
11. Drew Mitchell
Mike Egerton Mike Egerton
10. Bernard Foley
9. Will Genia
1. Marcos Ayerza
Christophe Ena Christophe Ena
2. Dane Coles
3. Ramiro Herrera
4. Eben Etzebeth
Alastair Grant Alastair Grant
5. Sam Whitelock
6. Richie McCaw
7. Francois Louw
8. David Pocock
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Here's The42's Team of the RWC semi-finals
JUST THE TWO games to pick from this weekend, but despite the gulf in styles between the semi-finals, there was no shortage of quality in either.
Here’s the best XV we could see from New Zealand’s win over South Africa and Australia’s victory over Argentina.
Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the selection (and your alternate suggestions) in the comment section below.
15. Ben Smith
14. Adam Ashley-Cooper
13. Conrad Smith
12. Matt Giteau
11. Drew Mitchell
10. Bernard Foley
9. Will Genia
1. Marcos Ayerza
2. Dane Coles
3. Ramiro Herrera
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Sam Whitelock
6. Richie McCaw
7. Francois Louw
8. David Pocock
Finishing was the easy part, AAC’s tries were thanks to three sensational assists
Diego Maradona took that early Australian onslaught surprisingly well
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