Title: Final four of the 2023 World Cup: South Africa narrowly qualifies against France
Introduction :
The 2023 Rugby World Cup continues to bring us exciting matches and surprises. South Africa qualified for the semi-finals after a tough one-point victory over France. She will face England, while the other semi-final will pit New Zealand against Argentina.
South Africa vs France: A breathtaking thriller
The clash between South Africa and France kept all its promises with palpable suspense from start to finish. The Boks had to face a determined French team and managed to emerge victorious with a one-point lead (29-28). It was their tremendous resistance in the second half and their physical domination that allowed them to achieve this victory at the last minute. South Africa thus shows that it is still a formidable team on the international scene.
South Africa vs England: A remake of the 2019 final
In the semi-final, South Africa will face England, a team which also showed its strength in the elimination stages. The last time these two teams met in the World Cup was in the final in 2019, where the Springboks triumphed with a resounding 32-12 victory. This match will therefore be an opportunity for England to take their rematch and show that she can compete with the reigning champions. It will be a clash between two giants of world rugby.
New Zealand vs Argentina: A Southern Hemisphere duel
The other semi-final will pit New Zealand against Argentina, two teams from the southern hemisphere who know their opponents very well. The All Blacks managed to qualify by dominating Ireland in a hotly contested quarter-final. They showed their defensive solidity and the power of their attacking game. For their part, the Pumas surprised by eliminating Wales in the quarter-final. They were able to take advantage of their opponents’ errors to score the decisive tries. It will be a duel of power and strategy between these two talented teams.
Conclusion :
The final four of the 2023 World Cup promise intense and exciting matches. South Africa, England, New Zealand and Argentina have proven their worth and determination to reach this stage of the competition. The semi-finals will be an opportunity for these teams to give their all on the pitch and get a little closer to the coveted title. Rugby fans from all over the world are impatiently awaiting these matches which promise to be memorable.