2023-10-20 21:06:32
New Zealand comfortably defeated Argentina 44-6 in the semi-final of the World Cup and qualified for the 5th final in its history. The All Blacks will try to win a 4th global title against England or South Africa, who will face each other in the 2nd semi-final on Saturday (live on RTS 2 from 8:50 p.m.) at the Stade de France.
With 7 tries scored, New Zealand crushed the Pumas in a semi-final quickly deprived of any suspense, despite a good start from the South Americans. The Ciel et Blanc opened the scoring with a penalty from Emiliano Boffelli, rewarding an ambitious start. But the New Zealanders quickly got their hands on the match, swinging to a 14-point lead at the break (20-6).
Faster, stronger, the three-time world champions (1987, 2011 and 2015) dominated the South Americans in all areas of the game, like the 3 tries of winger Will Jordan (11th, 62nd, 73rd ), which brings his total to 8 in this tournament, equaling the record of his compatriots Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea and the South African Bryan Habana.
The 3rd row Shannon Frizell (2 tries) and his teammates then managed their lead during the 2nd act, despite the yellow card received by their 2nd row Scott Barrett (67th). Coach Ian Foster even had the luxury of bringing several executives out before the hour mark in preparation for the final.
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