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Fly-half Carlos Spencer leads an impressive Haka as the Kiwis try to out-psyche their fierce rivals prior to kick-off

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But it is Australia who make the brightest start and immediately put the Kiwi defence under pressure

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A rare excursion into the Australia half nearly results in a try for Mils Muliaina but he is just held up by Lote Tuqiri

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Just two minutes later Stirling Morlock takes advantage of a stray New Zealand pass in midfield to break clear

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Mortlock's 75 metre sprint to the line gives Australia a deserved lead over out-of-sorts New Zealand

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Australia's dominance continues throughout the first-half and despite a late New Zealand try from Rueben Thorne they lead 13-7 at half-time

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Captain George Gregan launches another Wallaby attack as New Zealand are again put on the back foot

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New Zealand's much vaunted attacking threat is constantly quelled by some fierce Australian defence

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The outstanding Mat Rogers celebrates at the final whistle as Australia seal a memorable 22-10 victory over favourites New Zealand

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Australia's magnificent performance leaves New Zealand's players ruing another semi-final defeat