Argentina vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
When is Argentina vs New Zealand on and what time does it start? Argentina vs New Zealand will take place on Friday 20th October, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Argentina vs New Zealand taking place? Argentina vs New Zealand will take place at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France
Where can I get tickets for Argentina vs New Zealand? Click here for the latest ticket information for Argentina vs New Zealand
What channel is Argentina vs New Zealand on in the UK? Argentina vs New Zealand will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Argentina vs New Zealand in the UK? Argentina vs New Zealand can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
ARGENTINA
Starting 15: Juan Cruz Mallia, Emiliano Boffelli, Lucio Cinti, Santiago Chocobares, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo Bertranou, Thomas Gallo, Julián Montoya, Francisco Gómez Kodela, Guido Petti Pagadizabal, Tomas Lavanini, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Marcos Kremer, Facundo Isa
Replacements: Agustín Creevy, Joel Sclavi, Eduardo Bello, Matias Alemanno, Rodrigo Bruni, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Nicolas Sanchez, Matías Moroni
NEW ZEALAND
Starting 15: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Mark Tele'a, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Tyrel Lomax, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Brodie Retallick, Dalton Papali'I, Finlay Christie, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown
THE LOWDOWN
ARGENTINA
After a slow start to their quarter-final clash with Wales, Argentina fought back superbly to see off their opponents and book their spot in the semi-finals. The Pumas can ill-afford to produce the error-strewn first half performance that hindered them against the Welsh and will need to be almost perfect if they are to cause one of the greatest upsets in Rugby World Cup history.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand were excellent as they came out on top of a bruising encounter with the world’s number one ranked side, Ireland. The All Blacks prevailed in a tight affair with their defence holding on at the end to get the job done and they look a different side to the one that lost out to France in their opening match of the competition.
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand take on Argentina with both teams aiming to progress to the RWC final but the Pumas have it all to do to stop their opponents from running riot. The All Blacks were excellent in their win over Ireland and look to be building nicely. The Argentines fought back valiantly to knock Wales out in the last eight but this is a much tougher assignment and the quality of the New Zealanders is likely to blow their rivals away.
BETTING TIP: New Zealand -17
