South Africa created a surprise by qualifying for the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup by beating France by one point (29-28). A victory obtained at the end of a thrilling match which kept the spectators in suspense until the last moment. The South Africans will now face England, who won their quarter-final against Fiji (30-24), for a place in the final.
In the other semi-final, defending champion New Zealand will face Argentina. The All Blacks have returned to form after an opening defeat to France. Their convincing victory against Ireland in the quarter-final (28-24) showed their determination to retain their title. The Pumas, for their part, had a similar journey, with an initial defeat against England before recovering and qualifying for the semi-finals by beating Wales (29-17).
The Stade de France will therefore be the scene of the two semi-finals, which promise to be intense and indecisive encounters. Rugby fans eagerly await these clashes between the best teams in the world, which will lead to exciting duels on the field.
In conclusion, the final phases of the 2023 Rugby World Cup promise to be thrilling and full of surprises. The semi-finals between South Africa and England, as well as New Zealand and Argentina, promise highlights and twists. The teams are ready to give everything on the pitch to reach the final and win the coveted title. Rugby fans can only rejoice at the intensity of the competition and the emotions it arouses.