New Zealand has bulldozed through Argentina 44-6 in Paris to reach the Rugby World Cup final for a record fifth time. The All Blacks will bid for a record fourth title against defending champion South Africa or England. They play their semifinal on Saturday.
New Zealand’s Will Jordan scores a try during the Rugby World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. New Zealand’s Jordie Barrett scores a try during the Rugby World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Thursday, 19, 2023.
Argentina’s early lead through Emiliano Boffelli’s penalty was not a sign of the close semifinal to come. The Pumas succumbed to their 34th defeat in 37 meetings against the All Blacks and fourth in World Cups.Lock Sam Whitelock, who has reached an unprecedented third final, linked up well with the backs. The ball was moved right and Jordan caught flyhalf Richie Mo’unga’s looping pass over the defense.
Mo’unga’s penalty made it 15-6 then Frizell walked over for the third try. Wing Mark Tele’a broke through five tackles and was held up near the tryline, before Smith and Mo’unga set up Frizell. Mo’unga’s conversion attempt hit the left post.
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