Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.
The result at a rainy Stade de France saw the All Blacks become the first team to reach the final of a World Cup on five occasions.“I am just so proud of this group. It’s not done yet. We will have a very tough match regardless of who we have next week.”
Argentina captain Julián Montoya said: “Today, far from our level that we wanted to show. I am gutted and I am really disappointed of that. Our dream of playing in a final is over”. The All Blacks spurned their first chance of a kick at goal, instead going to the corner for an attacking line-out and after a series of pick-and-drives, a long Richie Mo’unga cut-out pass found Jordan and the winger crossed for an easy try that the fly-half converted.As forwards linked impeccably with backs, Jordan then turned provider, drawing in the final defender just enough to allow Jordie Barrett a line into the corner for New Zealand’s second try.
Mark Tele’a showed why All Blacks coach Ian Foster had recalled him in place of Leicester Fainga’anuku after serving a one-match suspension for a breach of team protocol, the winger jinking his way through four defenders towards the line. That was confirmed just two minutes into the second period as Smith sniped over for a classic scrum-half’s opportunistic try, Mo’unga kicking the extras.A streaking break by the fly-half then set up the All Blacks deep in Argentine territory and with Tele’a proving a handful, Frizzell showed incredible strength to muscle his way over for his second try.
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