The Kangaroos appear to be saving their best until last after a comprehensive victory over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final.

Kevin Walters’ men didn’t play their best during the group stage but turned it up a notch at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

Kotoni Staggs and Tom Trbojevic.  Getty Images

Nine.com.au’s The Mole has rated every Kangaroos player from the semi-final.

1. Reece Walsh 

A typical Walsh mixed bag but the pluses outweighed the minuses – scored three tries, let one in and was lucky not to concede a second from an error from a bomb.  Rating: 8.5

2. Jack Bostock 

Got few chances in good field position but scored his customary try late in the game. Rating: 6

3. Kotoni Staggs 

The man who many thought should not have been there had his best game of the tournament, causing Samoa plenty of problems with his wide running. Rating: 7.5

4. Bradman Best 

Like Staggs, was too big and strong for the defence out wide, scoring a try and setting up another. Rating: 7

5. Tom Trbojevic 

Although not a specialist winger, he’s having a ball on the flank – scored his eighth try, the most by any player in the tournament – and had some other good moments. Rating: 7

6. Cameron Munster 

After a disappointing season at club level, is having a fine World Cup and was behind much of what Australia did in attack. In a menacing mood going into the final. Rating: 9

Cameron Munster reacts during the first half in Australia’s semi-final against Samoa in Sydney. Getty Images

7. Tom Dearden 

Scored the opening try, had a hand in several others and always asked plenty of questions of the defence. Rating: 8.5

15. Keaon Koloamatangi 

Justified his late elevation into the starting side with an awesome first 20 minutes, bending back the defence time and again. Rating: 7.5

9. Harry Grant 

Played a little within himself but his good service out of dummy half got the Kangaroos on the front foot. Rating: 6.5

10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 

Held up the big Samoan middle men well and will be a key to halting the Kiwis’ go-forward in next week’s final. Rating: 7

11. Jacob Preston 

Jacob Preston. Getty Images

Australia’s most consistent player throughout the tournament was at it again, scoring a try and laying on another. Full of energy. Rating: 8.5

12. Liam Martin 

A quiet game by his fiery standards – maybe he is saving himself for the big one next week. Rating: 6

13. Isaah Yeo (c) 

Didn’t do a lot in attack but topped the tackle count and led the team well in a sometimes spiteful game. Rating: 7

8. Patrick Carrigan 

Made the most of his 43 minutes off the bench, leading the Kangaroos in run metres and pulling off some good shots in defence. Rating: 7.5

14. Ethan Strange 

Barely touched the ball in his late three minutes of game time. Rating: 3

16. Cameron Murray 

Brought plenty of enthusiasm from the bench when he got onto the field – a key member of the squad yet again. Rating: 7

17. Reuben Cotter 

Only got 24 minutes from the bench but was a non-stop worker throughout that stint. Rating: 5