2023 Rugby World Cup knockout stage

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The knockout stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is the second and final stage of the competition, following the pool stage. Played from 14 to 28 October, the knockout stage will end with the final, held at Stade de France in Saint-Denis. [1] The top two teams from each pool advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination tournament. There will be 8 matches in the knockout stage, including a third-place play-off played between the two losing teams of the semi-finals.

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Format

The knockout stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be contested by the eight teams that qualified from the pool stage, the top two teams from each of the four pools. Matches in the knockout stage are played to a result; if the scores are tied at the end of 80 minutes, a 10-minute period of extra time is played; if scores remain level after extra time, an additional 10-minute "sudden death" period will be played, and the first team to score any points wins. If the score still remains tied, a kicking competition will ensue. All times listed are local in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).

Qualified teams

Wales were the first side to secure qualification to the knockout stage after their record breaking victory over Australia in the pool stage. [2] England became the next side to qualify for the quarter-finals four days later after Japan's victory over Samoa in Pool D. This result also meant England were the first team to be guaranteed top seed. [3] New Zealand secured their place in the knockout stage after their pool match win over Uruguay. [4] Hosts France also confirmed their place the following day after their victory over Italy. [5] Ireland and South Africa both qualified from Pool B simultaneously following Ireland's victory over Scotland. [6] Argentina edged Japan to progression from Pool D following their victory over the Brave Blossoms in their final match. [7] In the last match of the pool stage, Fiji were narrowly defeated by Portugal in Pool C but still qualified for the knockout stage ahead of Australia based on their head-to-head record against the Wallabies who suffered elimination from the World Cup at the pool stage for the first time. [8]

PoolWinnersRunners-up
A Flag of France.svg  France Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
B IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
C Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
D Flag of England.svg  England Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina

Bracket

 
 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
 
          
 
14 October – Marseille
 
 
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 17
 
20 October – Saint-Denis
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 29
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 6
 
14 October – Saint-Denis
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 44
 
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 24
 
28 October – Saint-Denis
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 28
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 11
 
15 October – Marseille
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 12
 
Flag of England.svg  England 30
 
21 October – Saint-Denis
 
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 24
 
Flag of England.svg  England 15
 
15 October – Saint-Denis
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 16 Bronze final
 
Flag of France.svg  France 28
 
27 October – Saint-Denis
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 29
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 23
 
 
Flag of England.svg  England 26
 

Quarter-finals

Wales vs Argentina

14 October 2023
17:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg17–29Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Try: Biggar 14' c
T. Williams 57' c
Con: Biggar (2/2) 16', 58'
Pen: Biggar (1/2) 21'		 Report Try: Sclavi 68' c
Sánchez 77' c
Con: Boffelli (2/2) 69', 78'
Pen: Boffelli (4/5) 39', 45', 44', 48'
Sánchez (1/1) 80'
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 62,576
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) [9]
Karl Dickson (England) [a]
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FB15 Liam Williams Sub off.svg 60'
RW14 Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13 George North
IC12 Nick Tompkins Sub off.svg 65'Sub on.svg 75'
LW11 Josh Adams
FH10 Dan Biggar Sub off.svg 75'
SH9 Gareth Davies Sub off.svg 50'
N88 Aaron Wainwright
OF7 Tommy Reffell Sub off.svg 55'
BF6 Jac Morgan (c)
RL5 Adam Beard Sub off.svg 66'
LL4 Will Rowlands
TP3 Tomas Francis Sub off.svg 66'
HK2 Ryan Elias Sub off.svg 41'
LP1 Gareth Thomas Sub off.svg 55'
Replacements:
HK16 Dewi Lake Sub on.svg 41'
PR17 Corey Domachowski Sub on.svg 55'
PR18 Dillon Lewis Sub on.svg 66'
LK19 Dafydd Jenkins Sub on.svg 66'
LK20 Christ Tshiunza Sub on.svg 55'
SH21 Tomos Williams Sub on.svg 50'
FH22 Sam Costelow Sub on.svg 65'
WG23 Rio Dyer Sub on.svg 60'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Warren Gatland
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FB15 Juan Cruz Mallía
RW14 Emiliano Boffelli
OC13 Lucio Cinti
IC12 Santiago Chocobares Sub off.svg 27'
LW11 Mateo Carreras
FH10 Santiago Carreras Sub off.svg 69'
SH9 Tomás Cubelli Sub off.svg 55'
N88 Facundo Isa Sub off.svg 55'
OF7 Marcos Kremer
BF6 Juan Martín González
RL5 Tomás Lavanini Sub off.svg 55'
LL4 Guido Petti
TP3 Francisco Gómez Kodela Sub off.svg 55'
HK2 Julián Montoya (c)Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Thomas Gallo Sub off.svg 66'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Joel Sclavi Sub on.svg 66'
PR18 Eduardo Bello Sub on.svg 55'
LK19 Matías Alemanno Sub on.svg 55'
N820 Rodrigo Bruni Sub on.svg 55'
SH21 Lautaro Bazán Sub on.svg 55'
FH22 Nicolás Sánchez Sub on.svg 69'
CE23 Matías Moroni Sub on.svg 27'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Cheika

Player of the Match:
Emiliano Boffelli (Argentina) [11]

Assistant referees:
Karl Dickson (England), [9] Jordan Way (Australia) [a]
Andrea Piardi (Italy) [9]
Television match official:
Marius Jonker (South Africa) [9]

Notes:

  • Referee Jaco Peyper was forced to withdraw from the match in the 16th minute, after sustaining a calf injury. He was replaced by assistant referee Karl Dickson. Reserve official Jordan Way took Dickson's place as an assistant. [10]

Ireland vs New Zealand

14 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Ireland  IRFU flag.svg24–28Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Try: Aki 27' c
Gibson-Park 39' c
Penalty try 64'
Con: Sexton (2/2) 29', 40'
Pen: Sexton (1/2) 22'		 Report Try: Fainga'anuku 19' c
Savea 33' m
Jordan 53' c
Con: Mo'unga (1/2) 21'
J. Barrett (1/1) 54'
Pen: Mo'unga (1/1) 8'
J. Barrett (2/3) 14', 69'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 78,845
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England) [9]
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FB15 Hugo Keenan
RW14 Mack Hansen Sub off.svg 56'
OC13 Garry Ringrose
IC12 Bundee Aki
LW11 James Lowe
FH10 Johnny Sexton (c)
SH9 Jamison Gibson-Park Sub off.svg 61'
N88 Caelan Doris
OF7 Josh van der Flier Sub off.svg 59'
BF6 Peter O'Mahony
RL5 Iain Henderson Sub off.svg 59'
LL4 Tadhg Beirne
TP3 Tadhg Furlong Sub off.svg 53'
HK2 Dan Sheehan Sub off.svg 64'
LP1 Andrew Porter Sub off.svg 76'
Replacements:
HK16 Rónan Kelleher Sub on.svg 64'
PR17 Dave Kilcoyne Sub on.svg 76'
PR18 Finlay Bealham Sub on.svg 53'
LK19 Joe McCarthy Sub on.svg 59'
N820 Jack Conan Sub on.svg 59'
SH21 Conor Murray Sub on.svg 61'
FH22 Jack Crowley
FB23 Jimmy O'Brien Sub on.svg 56'
Coach:
Flag of England.svg Andy Farrell
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FB15 Beauden Barrett
RW14 Will Jordan
OC13 Rieko Ioane
IC12 Jordie Barrett
LW11 Leicester Fainga'anuku Sub off.svg 64'
FH10 Richie Mo'unga
SH9 Aaron Smith Yellow card.svg 37'
N88 Ardie Savea
OF7 Sam Cane (c)Sub off.svg 75'
BF6 Shannon Frizell Sub off.svg 59'
RL5 Scott Barrett
LL4 Brodie Retallick Sub off.svg 65'Sub on.svg 75'
TP3 Tyrel Lomax Sub off.svg 61'
HK2 Codie Taylor Yellow card.svg 64'Sub off.svg 75'
LP1 Ethan de Groot Sub off.svg 61'
Replacements:
HK16 Dane Coles Sub on.svg 65'
PR17 Tamaiti Williams Sub on.svg 61'
PR18 Fletcher Newell Sub on.svg 61'
LK19 Sam Whitelock Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Dalton Papalii Sub on.svg 75'
SH21 Finlay Christie
FB22 Damian McKenzie
CE23 Anton Lienert-Brown Sub on.svg 64'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian Foster

Player of the Match:
Ardie Savea (New Zealand) [12]

Assistant referees:
Matthew Carley (England) [9]
Christophe Ridley (England) [9]
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England) [9]

England vs Fiji

15 October 2023
17:00 CEST (UTC+2)
England  Flag of England.svg30–24Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Try: Tuilagi 14' m
Marchant 23' c
Con: Farrell (1/2) 23'
Pen: Farrell (5/6) 11', 34', 38', 54', 78'
Drop: Farrell (1/1) 72'		 Report Try: Mata 28' c
Ravai 64' c
Botitu 68' c
Con: Lomani (1/1) 29'
Kuruvoli (2/2) 65', 70'
Pen: Lomani (1/3) 20'
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 61,863
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France) [9]
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FB15 Marcus Smith Cruz Roja.svg 23' to 36'
RW14 Jonny May Sub off.svg 65'
OC13 Joe Marchant
IC12 Manu Tuilagi
LW11 Elliot Daly
FH10 Owen Farrell (c)
SH9 Alex Mitchell Sub off.svg 60'
N88 Ben Earl
OF7 Tom Curry Sub off.svg 74'
BF6 Courtney Lawes
RL5 Ollie Chessum Sub off.svg 70'
LL4 Maro Itoje
TP3 Dan Cole Sub off.svg 60'
HK2 Jamie George
LP1 Ellis Genge Sub off.svg 60'
Replacements:
HK16 Theo Dan
PR17 Joe Marler Sub on.svg 60'
PR18 Kyle Sinckler Sub on.svg 60'
LK19 George Martin Sub on.svg 70'
N820 Billy Vunipola Sub on.svg 74'
SH21 Danny Care Sub on.svg 60'
FH22 George Ford
CE23 Ollie Lawrence Sub on.svg 23'Sub off.svg 36'Sub on.svg 65'
Coach:
Flag of England.svg Steve Borthwick
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FB15 Ilaisa Droasese
RW14 Vinaya Habosi Yellow card.svg 22'Sub off.svg 46'
OC13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c)
IC12 Josua Tuisova Sub off.svg 72'
LW11 Semi Radradra
FH10 Vilimoni Botitu
SH9 Frank Lomani Sub off.svg 56'
N88 Viliame Mata
OF7 Levani Botia
BF6 Lekima Tagitagivalu Sub off.svg 56'
RL5 Albert Tuisue Sub off.svg 76'
LL4 Isoa Nasilasila
TP3 Luke Tagi Sub off.svg 23'
HK2 Tevita Ikanivere Sub off.svg 49'
LP1 Eroni Mawi Sub off.svg 49'
Replacements:
HK16 Sam Matavesi Sub on.svg 49'
PR17 Peni Ravai Sub on.svg 49'
PR18 Mesake Doge Sub on.svg 23'
FL19 Meli Derenalagi Sub on.svg 56'
FL20 Vilive Miramira Sub on.svg 76'
SH21 Simione Kuruvoli Sub on.svg 56'
CE22 Iosefo Masi Sub on.svg 72'
FB23 Sireli Maqala Sub on.svg 46'
Coach:
Flag of Fiji.svg Simon Raiwalui

Player of the Match:
Owen Farrell (England) [13]

Assistant referees:
Nic Berry (Australia) [9]
Pierre Brousset (France) [9]
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales) [9]

France vs South Africa

15 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
France  Flag of France.svg28–29Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Try: Baille (2) 4' c, 31' c
Mauvaka 22' m
Con: Ramos (2/3) 5', 32'
Pen: Ramos (3/4) 40+1', 54', 73'		 Report Try: Arendse 8' c
De Allende 18' m
Kolbe 27' c
Etzebeth 67' c
Con: Libbok (2/3) 10', 28'
Pollard (1/1) 67'
Pen: Pollard (1/1) 69'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 79,486
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) [9]
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South Africa
FB15 Thomas Ramos
RW14 Damian Penaud
OC13 Gaël Fickou
IC12 Jonathan Danty
LW11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey
FH10 Matthieu Jalibert Sub off.svg 73'
SH9 Antoine Dupont (c)
N88 Grégory Alldritt Sub off.svg 69'
OF7 Charles Ollivon
BF6 Anthony Jelonch Sub off.svg 51'
RL5 Thibaud Flament Sub off.svg 50'
LL4 Cameron Woki
TP3 Uini Atonio Sub off.svg 58'
HK2 Peato Mauvaka Sub off.svg 64'
LP1 Cyril Baille Sub off.svg 50'
Replacements:
HK16 Pierre Bourgarit Sub on.svg 64'
PR17 Reda Wardi Sub on.svg 50'
PR18 Dorian Aldegheri Sub on.svg 58'
LK19 Romain Taofifénua Sub on.svg 50'
FL20 François Cros Sub on.svg 51'
FL21 Sekou Macalou Sub on.svg 69'
SH22 Maxime Lucu
CE23 Yoram Moefana Sub on.svg 73'
Coach:
Flag of France.svg Fabien Galthié
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FB15 Damian Willemse Sub off.svg 51'
RW14 Kurt-Lee Arendse
OC13 Jesse Kriel
IC12 Damian de Allende
LW11 Cheslin Kolbe
FH10 Manie Libbok Sub off.svg 45'
SH9 Cobus Reinach Sub off.svg 45'
N88 Duane Vermeulen Sub off.svg 51'Sub on.svg 61'
BF7 Pieter-Steph du Toit Sub off.svg 61'Sub on.svg 75'
OF6 Siya Kolisi (c)Sub off.svg 46'
RL5 Franco Mostert Sub off.svg 45'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth Yellow card.svg 40'
TP3 Frans Malherbe Sub off.svg 63'
HK2 Bongi Mbonambi Sub off.svg 75'
LP1 Steven Kitshoff Sub off.svg 51'
Replacements:
HK16 Deon Fourie Sub on.svg 46'
PR17 Ox Nché Sub on.svg 51'
PR18 Vincent Koch Sub on.svg 63'
LK19 RG Snyman Sub on.svg 45'
FL20 Kwagga Smith Sub on.svg 51'
SH21 Faf de Klerk Sub on.svg 45'
FH22 Handré Pollard Sub on.svg 45'
FB23 Willie le Roux Sub on.svg 51'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Jacques Nienaber

Player of the Match:
Bongi Mbonambi (South Africa) [14]

Assistant referees:
Paul Williams (New Zealand) [9]
James Doleman (New Zealand) [9]
Television match official:
Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) [9]

Semi-finals

Argentina vs New Zealand

20 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg6–44Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Pen: Boffelli (2/2) 5', 35' Report Try: Jordan (3) 11' c, 62' m, 73' m
J. Barrett 17' m
Frizell (2) 40+2' m, 49' c
Smith 42' c
Con: Mo'unga (3/7) 12', 43', 50'
Pen: Mo'unga (1/1) 38'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 77,653
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia) [15]
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New Zealand
FB15 Juan Cruz Mallía
RW14 Emiliano Boffelli
OC13 Lucio Cinti
IC12 Santiago Chocobares Sub off.svg 63'
LW11 Mateo Carreras
FH10 Santiago Carreras Sub off.svg 66'
SH9 Gonzalo Bertranou Sub off.svg 50'
N88 Facundo Isa Cruz Roja.svg 18' to 31'Sub off.svg 63'
OF7 Marcos Kremer
BF6 Juan Martín González
RL5 Tomás Lavanini Sub off.svg 41'
LL4 Guido Petti
TP3 Francisco Gómez Kodela Sub off.svg 50'
HK2 Julián Montoya (c)Sub off.svg 63'
LP1 Thomas Gallo Sub off.svg 66'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 63'
PR17 Joel Sclavi Sub on.svg 66'
PR18 Eduardo Bello Sub on.svg 50'
LK19 Matías Alemanno Sub on.svg 41'
N820 Rodrigo Bruni Sub on.svg 18'Sub off.svg 31'Sub on.svg 63'
SH21 Lautaro Bazán Sub on.svg 50'
FH22 Nicolás Sánchez Sub on.svg 66'
CE23 Matías Moroni Sub on.svg 63'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Cheika
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FB15 Beauden Barrett Sub off.svg 56'
RW14 Will Jordan
OC13 Rieko Ioane Sub off.svg 61'
IC12 Jordie Barrett
LW11 Mark Tele'a
FH10 Richie Mo'unga
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 56'
N88 Ardie Savea
OF7 Sam Cane (c)Sub off.svg 66'
BF6 Shannon Frizell
RL5 Scott Barrett Yellow card.svg 66'
LL4 Sam Whitelock Sub off.svg 61'
TP3 Tyrel Lomax Sub off.svg 56'
HK2 Codie Taylor Sub off.svg 50'
LP1 Ethan de Groot Sub off.svg 56'
Replacements:
HK16 Samisoni Taukei'aho Sub on.svg 50'
PR17 Tamaiti Williams Sub on.svg 56'
PR18 Fletcher Newell Sub on.svg 56'
LK19 Brodie Retallick Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Dalton Papalii Sub on.svg 66'
SH21 Finlay Christie Sub on.svg 56'
FB22 Damian McKenzie Sub on.svg 56'
CE23 Anton Lienert-Brown Sub on.svg 61'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian Foster

Player of the Match:
Jordie Barrett (New Zealand) [16]

Assistant referees:
Nic Berry (Australia) [15]
Karl Dickson (England) [15]
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales) [15]

Notes:

  • With this victory, New Zealand advanced to a fifth World Cup final – a new record for final appearances at the tournament. [17]
  • Facundo Isa (Argentina) earned his 50th test cap. [18]
  • Will Jordan (New Zealand) equalled the World Cup record of 8 tries scored at a single tournament (shared with Bryan Habana, Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea). [19]
  • After receiving a yellow card in the 66th minute, Scott Barrett did not return to the field, despite the sin bin period elapsing with 4 minutes still remaining on the clock. This meant that New Zealand finished the match with 14 players. [20]

England vs South Africa

21 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
England  Flag of England.svg15–16Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Pen: Farrell (4/4) 3', 10', 24', 39'
Drop: Farrell (1/1) 53'		 Report Try: Snyman 69' c
Con: Pollard (1/1) 70'
Pen: Libbok (1/1) 21'
Pollard (2/2) 35', 78'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 78,098
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) [15]
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South Africa
FB15 Freddie Steward
RW14 Jonny May Sub off.svg 78'
OC13 Joe Marchant
IC12 Manu Tuilagi Sub off.svg 74'
LW11 Elliot Daly
FH10 Owen Farrell (c)
SH9 Alex Mitchell Sub off.svg 53'
N88 Ben Earl
OF7 Tom Curry Cruz Roja.svg 33' to 39'Sub off.svg 69'
BF6 Courtney Lawes
RL5 George Martin Sub off.svg 53'
LL4 Maro Itoje
TP3 Dan Cole Sub off.svg 56'
HK2 Jamie George
LP1 Joe Marler Sub off.svg 53'
Replacements:
HK16 Theo Dan
PR17 Ellis Genge Sub on.svg 53'
PR18 Kyle Sinckler Sub on.svg 56'
LK19 Ollie Chessum Sub on.svg 53'
N820 Billy Vunipola Sub on.svg 33'Sub off.svg 39'Sub on.svg 69'
SH21 Danny Care Sub on.svg 53'
FH22 George Ford Sub on.svg 78'
CE23 Ollie Lawrence Sub on.svg 74'
Coach:
Flag of England.svg Steve Borthwick
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FB15 Damian Willemse Sub off.svg 44'
RW14 Kurt-Lee Arendse
OC13 Jesse Kriel
IC12 Damian de Allende
LW11 Cheslin Kolbe
FH10 Manie Libbok Sub off.svg 31'
SH9 Cobus Reinach Sub off.svg 43'
N88 Duane Vermeulen Sub off.svg 51'
BF7 Pieter-Steph du Toit
OF6 Siya Kolisi (c)Sub off.svg 51'
RL5 Franco Mostert
LL4 Eben Etzebeth Sub off.svg 46'
TP3 Frans Malherbe Sub off.svg 56'
HK2 Bongi Mbonambi
LP1 Steven Kitshoff Sub off.svg 49'
Replacements:
HK16 Deon Fourie Sub on.svg 51'
PR17 Ox Nché Sub on.svg 49'
PR18 Vincent Koch Sub on.svg 56'
LK19 RG Snyman Sub on.svg 46'
FL20 Kwagga Smith Sub on.svg 51'
SH21 Faf de Klerk Sub on.svg 43'
FH22 Handré Pollard Sub on.svg 31'
FB23 Willie le Roux Sub on.svg 44'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Jacques Nienaber

Player of the Match:
Handré Pollard (South Africa) [21]

Assistant referees:
Mathieu Raynal (France) [15] [22]
Paul Williams (New Zealand) [15]
Television match official:
Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) [15]

Notes:

Bronze final: Argentina vs England

27 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg23–26Flag of England.svg  England
Try: Cubelli 36' c
S. Carreras 42' c
Con: Boffelli (2/2) 37', 43'
Pen: Boffelli (2/2) 24', 50'
Sánchez (1/2) 68'		 Report Try: Earl 8' c
Dan 44' c
Con: Farrell (2/2) 9', 45'
Pen: Farrell (4/4) 3', 13', 30', 65'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 77,674
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia) [23]
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England
FB15 Juan Cruz Mallía
RW14 Emiliano Boffelli
OC13 Lucio Cinti Sub off.svg 47'
IC12 Jeronimo de la Fuente
LW11 Mateo Carreras
FH10 Santiago Carreras Sub off.svg 56'
SH9 Tomás Cubelli Sub off.svg 51'
N88 Facundo Isa Sub off.svg 47'
OF7 Marcos Kremer
BF6 Juan Martín González
RL5 Pedro Rubiolo Sub off.svg 66'
LL4 Guido Petti
TP3 Francisco Gómez Kodela Sub off.svg 60'
HK2 Julian Montoya (c)Sub off.svg 56'
LP1 Thomas Gallo Sub off.svg 66'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 56'
PR17 Joel Sclavi Sub on.svg 66'
PR18 Eduardo Bello Sub on.svg 60'
LK19 Matías Alemanno Sub on.svg 66'
N820 Rodrigo Bruni Sub on.svg 47'
SH21 Lautaro Bazán Sub on.svg 51'
FH22 Nicolás Sánchez Sub on.svg 56'
CE23 Matías Moroni Sub on.svg 47'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Cheika
Argentina vs England 2023-10-27.svg
FB15 Marcus Smith
RW14 Freddie Steward
OC13 Joe Marchant
IC12 Manu Tuilagi Sub off.svg 56'
LW11 Henry Arundell Sub off.svg 66'
FH10 Owen Farrell (c)
SH9 Ben Youngs Sub off.svg 51'
N88 Ben Earl
OF7 Sam Underhill
BF6 Tom Curry Sub off.svg 50'
RL5 Ollie Chessum Sub off.svg 70'
LL4 Maro Itoje
TP3 Will Stuart Sub off.svg 50'
HK2 Theo Dan Sub off.svg 54'
LP1 Ellis Genge Sub off.svg 50'
Replacements:
HK16 Jamie George Sub on.svg 54'
PR17 Bevan Rodd Sub on.svg 50'
PR18 Dan Cole Sub on.svg 50'
LK19 David Ribbans Sub on.svg 70'
FL20 Lewis Ludlam Sub on.svg 50'
SH21 Danny Care Sub on.svg 51'
FH22 George Ford Sub on.svg 56'
CE23 Ollie Lawrence Sub on.svg 66'
Coach:
Flag of England.svg Steve Borthwick

Player of the Match:
Sam Underhill (England) [24]

Assistant referees:
Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) [23]
Andrew Brace (Ireland) [23]
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales) [23]

Notes:

Final: New Zealand vs South Africa

28 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg11–12Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Try: B. Barrett 58' m
Pen: Mo'unga (2/2) 17', 38'		 Report Pen: Pollard (4/4) 3', 13', 19', 34'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 80,065
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England) [27]
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New Zealand
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South Africa
FB15 Beauden Barrett
RW14 Will Jordan Sub off.svg 71'
OC13 Rieko Ioane
IC12 Jordie Barrett
LW11 Mark Tele'a
FH10 Richie Mo'unga Sub off.svg 75'
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 66'
N88 Ardie Savea
OF7 Sam Cane (c)Red card.svg 27'
BF6 Shannon Frizell Yellow card.svg 2'Sub off.svg 55'
RL5 Scott Barrett
LL4 Brodie Retallick Sub off.svg 71'
TP3 Tyrel Lomax Sub off.svg 66'
HK2 Codie Taylor Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Ethan de Groot Sub off.svg 66'
Replacements:
HK16 Samisoni Taukei'aho Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Tamaiti Williams Sub on.svg 66'
PR18 Nepo Laulala Sub on.svg 66'
LK19 Sam Whitelock Sub on.svg 55'
FL20 Dalton Papalii Sub on.svg 71'
SH21 Finlay Christie Sub on.svg 66'
FB22 Damian McKenzie Sub on.svg 75'
CE23 Anton Lienert-Brown Sub on.svg 71'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian Foster
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FB15 Damian Willemse Sub off.svg 66'
RW14 Kurt-Lee Arendse
OC13 Jesse Kriel
IC12 Damian de Allende
LW11 Cheslin Kolbe Yellow card.svg 73'
FH10 Handré Pollard
SH9 Faf de Klerk
N88 Duane Vermeulen Sub off.svg 58'
BF7 Pieter-Steph du Toit
OF6 Siya Kolisi (c)Yellow card.svg 45'Sub off.svg 73'
RL5 Franco Mostert Sub off.svg 52'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth Sub off.svg 58'
TP3 Frans Malherbe Sub off.svg 66'
HK2 Bongi Mbonambi Sub off.svg 4'
LP1 Steven Kitshoff Sub off.svg 52'
Replacements:
HK16 Deon Fourie Sub on.svg 4'
PR17 Ox Nché Sub on.svg 52'
PR18 Trevor Nyakane Sub on.svg 66'
LK19 Jean Kleyn Sub on.svg 58'
LK20 RG Snyman Sub on.svg 52'
FL21 Kwagga Smith Sub on.svg 58'
N822 Jasper Wiese Sub on.svg 73'
FB23 Willie le Roux Sub on.svg 66'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Jacques Nienaber

Player of the Match:
Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa) [28]

Assistant referees:
Karl Dickson (England) [27]
Matthew Carley (England) [27]
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England) [27]

Notes:

Notes

  1. 1 2 Referee Jaco Peyper (South Africa) was forced to withdraw in the 16th minute of the quarter final between Wales and Argentina, after sustaining a calf injury. He was replaced by assistant referee Karl Dickson (England). Reserve official Jordan Way (Australia) took Dickson's place as an assistant. [10]

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