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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen snaps at journalist for 'disrespectful question' after Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to England

Steve Hansen snapped at a journalist in the aftermath of New Zealand's World Cup semi-final defeat to England - chastising the reporter for asking a 'disrespectful question'.

After the All Blacks crashed out of the World Cup in Japan with a 19-7 loss to Eddie Jones' side, one reporter asked captain Kieran Read if the team was "hungry" enough for the match.

After Read's answer, Hansen wanted the chance to answer himself - firing back with a fierce response.

"I think it's quite a disrespectful question to suggest that the All Blacks turned up not hungry," Hansen said.

"They're desperate to win the game - just because I've asked them at halftime to get hungrier doesn't mean they didn't turn up to be hungry.

"There's a big difference and if you want to spend some time outside, I'll give you a rugby education on that one."

Dejected New Zealand players after the game (PA)

Hansen then wrapped with another dig at the reporter.

"To turn up and say that an All Blacks team comes to a semi-final of the Rugby World Cup with the amount of ability and the history that it's had behind it - that's a pretty average question, I reckon."

The All Blacks' defeat now means that a Wales v England World Cup final is on the cards - with just South Africa standing between Warren Gatland's men and a shot at glory next Saturday.

For New Zealand, they will face the loser of tomorrow's semi-final in the third-place play-off next Saturday.

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