New Zealand score seven tries through Will Jordan (hat-trick), Shannon Frizell (two), Jordie Barrett and Aaron Smith in hammering of Argentina in Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris; England vs South Africa in second Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday in Paris (8pm kick-off BST)
By Michael Cantillon
Last Updated: 20/10/23 10:00pm
New Zealand cruised into the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as they breezed past Argentina in Paris
New Zealand will contest a fifth Rugby World Cup final in their history after a facile 44-6 victory over Argentina at the Stade de France in Paris.
Wing Will Jordan, centre Jordie Barrett and flanker Shannon Frizell struck for tries for the All Blacks in the first half of the semi-final, while scrum-half Aaron Smith, Frizell and Jordan – the latter completing his hat-trick – added four second-half tries.
Richie Mo’unga added three conversions and a penalty with the boot, while two Emiliano Boffelli penalties were all a poor Argentina – who beat Japan and Wales to get to this stage – could score.
The game, in truth, was not a good look for World Rugby, as it failed to live up to the occasion, particularly after last week’s epic quarter-finals in Paris saw No 1 and No 2 ranked sides Ireland and France knocked out by the All Blacks and South Africa respectively.
What’s next?
The victory means New Zealand progress to a World Cup final for the fifth time in their history, and will face South Africa or England at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday October 28 (8pm kick-off BST), looking to lift the trophy for a record fourth time.
The defeat means Argentina suffer defeat at the semi-final stage of a World Cup for the third time in their history. They will face England or South Africa in next week’s World Cup third-place play-off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday October 27 (8pm kick-off BST).
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