The first spot in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final four has been claimed by Argentina after a huge first quarter-final clash in Marseille. Ireland or New Zealand will now be waiting for the Pumas in Paris on Friday night, as the serious business of the knockout stages kicks into gear.
Rejuvenated Wales topped Pool C in impressive fashion, hammering Australia on their way to winning all four matches. Warren Gatland’s side did not arrive at the tournament in particularly strong form, but they had found a way to get the job done and were eyeing a third semi-final appearance in the last four World Cups. They raced into a 10-0 lead early on Saturday afternoon thanks to Dan Biggar, who will now retire from international rugby after a despairing defeat.
Argentina hit back repeatedly through the trusty boot of wing Emiliano Boffelli and withstood Tomos Williams’ second-half try to get two more crucial scores of their own through Joel Sclavi and Nicolas Sanchez. Follow Wales vs Argentina reaction live below, with expert analysis from Nick Purewal at the Stade Velodrome.
