Rugby World Cup: Australia v South Africa - in pictures

Australia and South Africa – the two most decorated sides in Test rugby – face one another today in sun-splashed Wellington. South Africa, the World Cup holders, come into the match having topped their group, while Australia finished second to Ireland Photograph: David Davies/PA

Several huge boats moored in the city's harbour and the hills of eastern harbour behind them can be seen over the roof of the Cake Tin Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

With 10 minutes gone, James Horwill crashes over the line to open the scoring for the Australians after Schalk Burger's lax handling in contact Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Burger shows the signs of a feisty contest Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters

The Boks are controlling much of the ball but the Australian defence is rigid. Here, Pierre Spies of South Africa is tackled by James O'Connor and Rocky Elsom as the Wallabies retain a five point lead going into the break Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

The new half brings new opportunities for the Boks but Bryan Habana and his team-mates cannot find the score they desire. Even when Patrick Lambie does touch the ball down over the line, the referee calls play back for a contentious forward pass Photograph: Gallo Images/Getty Images

O'Connor has been a real menace for Australia but any more handling like that in the absence of a challenge will surely be punished Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

JP Pietersen and Victor Matfield work in unison to block Will Genia Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Morne Steyn has kept the Boks within range using his boot but his team-mates just cannot seem to find the pass or the lines to unlock Australia for the try they so badly need. Here, South Africa's Francois Hougaard is tackled by Tatafu Polota-Nau in the latter stages Photograph: Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images

It's over – the Wallabies have pulled off a remarkable 11-9 win. They've spent most of the game defending their territory and chasing possession but my they've done it well. They now go through to the semi-finals to face New Zealand Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images