New Zealand head coach Graham Henry says he is 'proud' of his players after their 20-6 victory over Australia on Sunday.
The semi-final victory means the All Blacks will now face France in the final next week as they look to win their first World Cup since 1987.
Ma'a Nonu scored the only try of the game as Henry's side dominated the set-piece, overpowering their Antipodean brothers.
The coach is now fully focused on the final and his hoping for a repeat performance next Saturday.
"I thought it was an outstanding performance, the boys were heroic out there," Henry said. "I am very proud of them.
"We need to build again for next week and do the same thing hopefully.
"We have got to come down from this game and it will take a couple of days. It is a huge game of rugby.