World Cup winning halfback Shaun Johnson has blasted the officiating during Australia’s 44-12 win , believing Samoa weren’t “given a fair shot”.

Australia is into another World Cup final but many of the talking points surrounded the ill-disciplined and error-riddled performance of the Samoan players.

The Jillaroos have set up a trans-Tasman World Cup final showdown but only after they survived an almighty scare from Fiji who have unearthed a future NRLW star.

Australia is through to the World Cup final after a standout performance Reece Walsh and Tom Dearden as some of Kevin Walters’ big selection calls paid off .

Star front rower Spencer Leniu is under fire for an alleged gesture after he was sent to the sin bin by referee Adam Gee as Samoa fell apart in a World Cup implosion against Australia .

The original was epic, but the rematch will be even better with Australia to play New Zealand on Sunday night in a World Cup final that will be lit up by Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga.

Andrew Voss declared it may be “the greatest sporting theatre we have ever witnessed”.

Star front rower Spencer Leniu was sent to the sin bin for spraying referee Adam Gee as Samoa fell apart in a first-half implosion against Australia in their World Cup semi-final.

Spencer Leniu has been sin binned after a stunning ref spray as Samoa continue to implode in their semi-final against Australia, who lead 26-2 at half time.