Rugby World Cup 2023: These teams have qualified for the semi-finals

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Rugby World Cup 2023 is approaching the business end with the knockout stages underway.

Argentina were the first team through to the semi-finals, coming from 10-0 down to beat Wales 29-17 in Marseille on Saturday (14 October).

Four penalties from Emiliano Boffelli – two either side of half-time – put the Pumas in front for the first time.

Tomos Williams darted over under the posts with 25 minutes to go to put Wales back ahead, but prop Joel Sclavi crossed for Argentina with veteran fly-half Nicolas Sanchez scoring a late interception try to seal the win.

Michael Cheika’s men will now face three-time champions New Zealand who held off Ireland 28-24 in an epic encounter inside the Stade de France.

After trailing 13-0 early on, Ireland looked like they might snatch victory when they scored a penalty try 15 minutes from time to close to one point with All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor sent to the sin bin.

But they were unable to make the extra man count and a Jordie Barrett penalty put New Zealand four points in front. Ireland went through 37 phases of possession at the end, but New Zealand defended with huge determination and discipline to eventually force the knock-on and take the win.

On Sunday, Pool D winners England meet Fiji before hosts France and reigning champions South Africa go head-to-head in the Stade de France.

Read on for the quarter-final results and fixtures at the Rugby World Cup.

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