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Rugby World Cup 2023 quarterfinal pairings confirmed

By Amanga collins

Posted on October 9, 2023

France Rugby players react in the World Cup. Photo. Rugby Pass

France Rugby players react in a Rugby World Cup 2023. Photo. Rugby Pass

The quarterfinal pairings for the Rugby World Cup 2023 have been officially set, promising a thrilling lineup of matches that will determine the path to rugby glory.

The world’s top rugby nations will face off in these highly anticipated encounters, each vying for a chance to secure a spot in the coveted semifinals.

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On Saturday, October 14, Wales, having topped Pool C with an impressive 19 points from four consecutive victories, will take on Argentina. Argentina secured the second spot in Pool D and will be aiming to make their mark in this pivotal quarterfinal.

Fiji in training in a past Rugby World Cup 2023 . Photo/Fiji Rugby

The match is scheduled for 18:00 EAT at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, promising an epic battle between these two.

Ireland, the leaders of Pool B with a perfect record of four wins and 19 points, will face off against the formidable New Zealand All Blacks. New Zealand secured the second spot in Pool A with 15 points, setting the stage for an intense showdown.

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Rugby fans can catch this clash of titans at 22:00 EAT at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, with both teams aiming to advance to the semifinals.

On Sunday, October 15, England, who dominated Pool D with 18 points from four consecutive victories, will go head-to-head with Fiji. Fiji narrowly edged Australia on a point differential to secure the second spot in their pool.

The match will kick off at 18:00 EAT at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille.

Ireland players in training. Photo/Irish Rugby

Ireland players in a Rugby World Cup 2023 . training. Photo/Irish Rugby

France, the leaders of Pool A with a perfect record of four wins, will face South Africa, who finished second in their pool with 15 points. The match will take place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, adding to the excitement of this highly anticipated quarterfinal showdown.