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After failing to make it out of the pool stage four years ago, Argentina now have the chance to reach a first-ever Rugby World Cup final. Standing in their way are three-time winners New Zealand who will be brimming with confidence for today’s semi-final at the Stade de France after a memorable win over Ireland. Argentina vs New Zealand live stream: how to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final online, team news
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Can the Pumas upset the mighty All Blacks?
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Date: Today (October 20)
Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 6 a.m. AEDT (Oct. 21)
U.K. — ITVX (FREE STREAM)
IRE — RTÉ Player (FREE STREAM)
AUS — 9Now (FREE STREAM)
U.S. — Peacock
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Trailing 17-12 with just over 10 minutes to go in their quarter-final against Wales it looked as though Argentina’s World Cup was over. But late tries from Joel Sclavi and Nicolas Sanchez turned around the fortunes of Los Pumas who have shown plenty of fight since losing their opening pool game to England.
Wins over Samoa, Chile, Japan and Wales have secured a semi-final berth against the All Blacks, a side that Argentina beat for the very first time in 2020 in Sydney and then again last year on New Zealand soil. Those two victories will give the players plenty of hope, though they will have to play at their very highest level if they hope to reach the final.
While Argentina have been scrappy at times, New Zealand have been getting better and better with every game that passes. Having lost to France in their opening pool game, Ian Foster’s team have responded superbly, dishing out hammerings to Namibia, Italy and Uruguay before edging a thrilling contest with Ireland.
While New Zealand always carry a threat with ball in hand, especially through the likes of Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith and Will Jordan, they were sensational in defence in the quarter-finals. This was highlighted by a monumental performance from captain Sam Cane who made 21 tackles and in the dying moments as Ireland went through 37 phases in search of a game-winning try.
Line-ups
Argentina XV: Mallia; Boffelli, Cinti, Chocobares, M Carreras; S Carreras, Bertranou; Gallo, Montoya (capt), Gomez Kodela, Petti, Lavanini, Gonzalez, Kremer, Isa.
Replacements: Creevy, Sclavi, Bello, Alemanno, Bruni, Bazan Velez, Sanchez, Moroni.
New Zealand XV: B Barrett; Jordan, Ioane, J Barrett, Telea; Mo'unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Lomax, Whitelock, S Barrett, Frizell, Cane (capt), Savea.
Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Newell, Retallick, Papalii, Christie, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown.
It should be a fascinating encounter in Paris and a game you won’t want to miss. Read on and we'll show you how to access Argentina vs New Zealand live streams and watch Rugby World Cup 2023 wherever you are.
Argentina face the ultimate test as they look to reach a first ever Rugby World Cup final, with giants New Zealand standing in their way.
The All Blacks were not tipped among the favourites heading into the tournament, but have proven those critics wrong with a remarkable run through the tournament after losing their opener against France.
Argentina fought back against Wales to reach their second ever semi-final, where they lost to Australia in 2015, and are heavy outsiders to go one better. But, with the pressure off, who knows what this tournament could next produce.
Managed to catch your breath after an exhilarating weekend of Rugby World Cup quarter-final games? Well, it's time to go again with the first semi-final featuring Argentina vs New Zealand in Paris today.
Ask any pundit before the tournament – and especially after the first-game humbling against hosts France – and you will have been told that this is a New Zealand team with little chance of winning the World Cup for a record breaking fourth time. And then they produced one of the all time great performances at a RWC, beating world no. 1 Ireland in a game that will be remembered for a very long time to come.
Massive showings from the likes of Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Richie Mo’unga and Jordie Barrett helped to neutralize the Irish on the park. But you can't help but think that this W can be chalked up for the oft-maligned coach Ian Foster, whose prep managed to put the All Blacks one step ahead of the men in green in every area of the pitch.
The All Blacks have restored some of their old aura, but if this tournament has taught us anything, it’s that you should never count out Argentina. That dismal opening game defeat means the Pumas have effectively been playing knockout rugby for a month, so it’s a battle-hardened team with nothing to lose that awaits New Zealand in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final today.
Ian Foster’s men reached a level that many thought was beyond them in their earth-shaking 28-24 victory over Ireland last weekend, a performance that not only saw them fling themselves into more tackles than any of the other semi-finalists, but also top every major attacking metric, including carries, meters gained and defenders beaten.
The three-time champions were outstanding in just about every phase of the game, but gearing yourself up for a clash with the top-ranked team in rugby is easy. Can they match those standards against an underdog as clear as Argentina?
The Pumas' 29-17 comeback win over Wales was like their tournament in microcosm. Michael Cheika’s men looked down and out for most of the contest before roaring back spectacularly, off the back of some superb carries and the occasional moment of inspiration and opportunism that they made the most of.
It’s been mentioned countless times in the buildup to this clash, but Argentina got the better of New Zealand in Christchurch last year, and they’ll do well to summon the spirit of that day at the Stade de France tonight.