Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: All Blacks vs Argentina latest score ...
The All Blacks face off against the Pumas at the Stade de France to see who will reach the final
New Zealand "massively respectful of Argentina" ahead of World Cup semi-final
The Rugby World Cup reaches the semi-final stage with Argentina and New Zealand going head-to-head in the first one this evening. Argentina defeated Wales 29-17 to reach the final four and have grown into the tournament following an opening fixture defeat to England.
As such Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to his team from that quarter-final win with scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou replacing Tomás Cubelli in the starting XV. The Pumas will be hoping to cause an upset against the All Blacks and reach the final for the first time ever.
New Zealand, meanwhile, went through a slugfest against Ireland to triumph 28-24 in their last game. They held out for 37 phases in the final acts of the match to keep the Irish at bay and now face one more encounter before securing a sixth appearance in the Rugby World Cup final.
Follow along for all the updates from Paris plus get the latest odds and tips for this match right here:
58 mins: Relentless defensive work from New Zealand force another error out of Argentina as Scott Barrett’s late lunge causes a knock on.
New Zealand win a scrum in the middle of the pitch.
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:26
55 mins: New Zealand are almost in again! A cross-field kick from Jordie Barrett takes an awkward bounce as Will Jordan streams into space down the right wing.
He tries to collect the ball and bomb it towards the try zone but he can’t collect it in time and Argentina are given a reprieve.
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:22
51 mins: There’s a touch under 30 minutes to play in Paris but it’s not too outrageous to say that the match is over already. Hardly anything is going Argentina’s way.
They create space on the right side of the pitch and sweep the ball out wide only for Mateo Carreras to drop the ball in a knock on and put an end to this promising attack.
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:16
49 mins: Three big carries from the New Zealand forwards soften up the Argentina line setting up the All Blacks to repeatedly drive at the line.
The Pumas hold out for a while but Shannon Frizell manages to ground the ball and send the New Zealand fans cheering once again.
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:14
47 mins: New Zealand’s lead is now three fully converted tries and Argentina’s uphill battle is looking like a mountain. The All Blacks are in full control with incredible footwork and ball handling skills too much for the Pumas to handle.
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:11
45 mins: Harry Latham-Coyle at the Stade de France - "Just the start to the half Argentina wouldn’t have wanted...
“That was much too easy for Aaron Smith, ducking and weaving like a featherweight boxer between pretty laboured tackle efforts from the Pumas defenders.
“Smith has had a remarkable tournament, now 34 but still as sharp as ever and seemingly becoming a better and better sniper with age."
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:08
42 mins: Disaster for Argentina. The ball comes loose from the scrum and is given to Aaron Smith. Fancy footwork shifts him inside of his marker before a dummy pass out wide allows him to slide over the line for another try.
Richie Mo’unga boots over the conversion.
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Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:07
New Zealand get the match back underway and immediately Argentina mess up. An uncontested catch is spilled and the All Blacks win themselves a scrum.
Mike Jones20 October 2023 21:05
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Mike Jones20 October 2023 20:59
Harry Latham-Coyle at the Stade de France: "Argentina coach Michael Cheika was having an animated discussion with Matthew Carley, the extra official, in the moments before New Zealand crossed for that third score, turning and storming down the tunnel as Mark Telea made the break in the build-up.
“A few Pumas fans whistled referee Angus Gardner's exit from the playing area - Argentina have struggled for discipline but clearly a few South American supporters feel their side have been hard done by."
Mike Jones20 October 2023 20:55
