WATCH: New Zealand power into final
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Drie: NZ’s Will Jordan.Picture credit: Mohammed Badra
New Zealand booked their place in this week’s Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with a 44-6 drubbing of Argentina on Friday.
The All Blacks pummelled the Pumas in a one-sided game at a fairly quiet Stade de France through tries by Will Jordan (3), Jordie Barrett, Shannon Frizell (2) and Aaron Smith.
Argentina showed good attacking intentions, but repeatedly hit the black brick wall while New Zealand scored with apparent ease, and Michael Cheika’s team only got on the scoreboard with two first-half penalties by Emiliano Boffelli.
Off to the big dance 🥳#ARGvNZL pic.twitter.com/D0JAYDEdGK
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 20, 2023
Of the win, New Zealand coach Ian Foster says: “We came here wanting to be in the final. I’m incredibly proud of the way we played, we got great composure, very strong, so pretty pleased.
“We stayed in the game, we were able to punish them a little bit…”
Another unforgettable Paris night!
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 21, 2023
Get more reaction to the semi-final win in episode 45 of the Front Row Daily Show on NZR+ 👇https://t.co/J1Fccaituq pic.twitter.com/xWXODoLqnJ
New Zealand: Tries: Will Jordan (3), Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith, Shannon Frizell (2); Conversions: Richie Mo’unga (3); Penalty: Mo’unga.