Rugby World Cup | Team of the semi-finals

Fullback |Elliot Daly (England) -Made the break for Tuilagi’s try, leaving Mo’unga for dust. So much better as the last line of defence than last week and a trusty left boot. 

Winger | Josh Adam (Wales) -Not exactly a game for wingers to shine but Adams did what he could with ball in hand and his try means he tops the try-scoring charts at this World Cup with six

Centre | Manu Tuilagi (England) - His best game for England, a constant threat in attack and stifled New Zealand's wide play with his clever defence. A world-class performance.

Centre |Damien de Allende (South Africa) - England will be wary of the centre’s power. Easily the pick of the Bok backs. 

Winger | Anthony Watson (England) - A stunning performance, looking so bright down the right. Another who excelled defensively. 

Fly-half | Handre Pollard (South Africa) -The match-winner with his place-kicking and break for the try. Very influential.

Scrum-half | Faf de Klerk (South Africa) -Will box kick anything - relatives, endangered species, vehicles. Seven kicks inside the first 20 minutes, he finished with 19. Superb tap tackle on North.

Prop | Mako Vunipola (England) - Passed, carried, hit, scrummaged and lifted with equal aplomb. He is essential to England's attacking plan.

Hooker | Jamie George (England) - Another hugely impressive performance. Brings so much to the side. 

Prop | Kyle Sinckler (England) -One of a number of England’s big ball-carriers who made some real dents. Hobbled off after another massive shift.

Lock | Maro Itoje (England) -A menace around the field and in the rucks, and some good hands in open play. Made three turnovers - a huge contribution.

Lock |Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) - His brave decision to go for a scrum rather than penalty deserved more.

Flanker | Tom Curry (England) -Enormous shift in defence and with the ball in hand. 

Flanker | Sam Underhill (England) - Astonishing. Any time New Zealand threatened there he was to rock the ball-carrier back from whence he came.

Number 8 | Duane Vermaelen (South Africa) - The No 8 made more carries than any South African forward. Very strong.