Heyneke Meyer's lavish praise heaped on the All Blacks this week has been described as mind games by his opposite Steve Hansen, who has told his team to take no notice.

He's on his way to England as prop cover after injury rules out Wyatt Crockett for South Africa 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.

Joe Moody's inclusion is coach Steve Hansen's only change for the All Blacks' semifinal against South Africa at Twickenham.

POWER RANKINGS: The All Blacks will be up against a king in their semi-final clash, writes Dylan Cleaver.

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.

COMMENT: It's hard not to wonder whether South Africa are going to pull of rugby's version of the rope-a-dope trick, writes Gregor Paul.

COMMENT: The All Blacks would be foolish to write off South Africa, writes Chris Rattue.

A debate that started last year and was rekindled last week could be finished if Julian Savea can snatch his first try against South Africa.

The All Blacks had a genuine fear of losing against France, a fear which they must cultivate this week ahead of their clash against the Springboks.

Jonah Lomu or Julian Savea? You're going into the final selection meeting for the best All Blacks XV and have to choose between a hulking duo who terrorised opponents.

The ABs' win over France Kiwis have decided at the last minute to make the trip to the UK to watch the final games.

The All Blacks have arrived at their flash new digs - the Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge - but is it good enough for our rugby stars?

Springboks winger JP Pietersen doesn't believe there can be comparisons between the two.

Bogeyman Wayne Barnes to take charge of Australia-Argentina game with Craig Joubert finding himself out in the cold.

If you're wondering about what's been fuelling the All Blacks success in the Rugby World Cup, it's partially thanks to classic English tucker.

This could make all the difference in semi-final clash against South Africa.

All Blacks' demolition of France means nightmares of 2007 are over for Sir Graham Henry.

Four teams are left standing but only one could be named a top side, writes Dylan Cleaver.

The All Blacks had the world gasping against France because their props - Charlie Faumuina and Joe Moody.

Availability of Wyatt Crockett and Nehe Milner-Skudder for South Africa clash remains in the balance.

Dylan Cleaver watched every minute of the four Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. What did he learn from the Southern Hemisphere's dominating display?

What a contrast between the two quarter-finals on Saturday here in the UK.

As a lock, Brodie Retallick is used to getting roughed up on the field - but his latest injury was part of the parcel of scoring the first try against France yesterday.