New Zealand will be playing in their fifth final

SAINT-DENIS – The All Blacks beat Argentina 44-6 in the first semi-final at the Stade de France on Friday, October 20 to clinch a new title.

New Zealand are playing in their fifth Rugby World Cup final after beating Argentina 44-6 in the first semi-final. A Stade de France with 77,556 spectators saw a precise performance from a winning team that not only scored seven tries – three from Will Jordan – but also knew how to manage the game patiently.

Argentina struggled on the scoreboard but had trouble breaking down New Zealand’s defense throughout the match.

The All Blacks broke Las Pumas defensively in the tenth minute, twice stopped by a linebacker; After gaining the advantage, the ball flew into the right corner and Jordan scored his first try of the match, his 29th try in thirty Tests. Mo’unga contributed to the change.

Six minutes later, center Jordy Barrett crossed in the same position. Mark Delia recovered a ball in his 22m and the counter-attack was dangerous; After many phases, the second attempt came.

The Pumas dominated possession and territory in the first half, earning two penalties from Emiliano Boffelli in the 5th and 35th minutes.

Mo’nka, who added three points with Las Pumas’ eighth penalty, was unable to convert his side’s third try. Part 20-6 seemed a bit excessive, but reasonable.

The break looked to favor the All Blacks, who struck again twice in the first ten minutes of the second half; First scrum-half Aaron Smith ran from the bottom of a scrum to near right touch to add Mo’nka’s conversion. After a series of attacks, Frizell backed up a second time.

Just after the hour, Jordan scored his second try; His third win was his 31st in 30 Tests and eighth in the tournament. He attacked from his own 22 and broke through the first defensive line, and the second he was faced with he kicked forward and recovered the ball for a much-celebrated try.

Argentina will play in the bronze final at Stade de France next Friday 27th, while New Zealand will play the winner of the semi-final between South Africa and England for the Webb Ellis Cup.