Rugby World Cup 2023 quarterfinal pairings confirmed

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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. Photo/Fiji Rugby

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.

Rugby World Cup 2023 quarterfinal fixtures and venues 

Saturday 14 October

Wales vs Argentina –  18:00 EAT (Stade de Marseille, Marseille)

Ireland vs New Zealand – 22:00 EAT (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)

Sunday, 15 October 

England vs Fiji 18:00 EAT (Stade de Marseille, Marseille)

France  vs South Africa (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)

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