Wallabies top Pumas to set up RWC final clash with All Blacks

Adam Ashley-Cooper grabs the ball in a lineout in Australia's 29-15 win over Argentina in their semifinal game of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium in London on Oct. 25, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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