The pool stages are done, and now we’re into the Rugby World Cup quarter finals The Rugby World Cup quarter finals are here, and we’ve got you covered for all the big moments and talking points.
Then on Sunday, England beat Fiji in a thrilling 30-24 win in Marseille to become the first northern hemisphere side to make the last four at this year’s tournament.
Later, France face off against South Africa to complete the semi final lineup.
We’ll have the key moments, talking points and fallout here on our live blog, so you don’t miss a thing from a huge weekend of action.
MBONAMBI NAMED PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Mbongeni Mbonambi has been named the player of the match after that outstanding quarter final. A titanic display from the hooker.
A colossus in a match that will go down in history
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 15, 2023
Congratulations to @Springboks' Mbongeni Mbonambi who is the @Mastercard #POTM #RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA | #Priceless pic.twitter.com/xpN59g3WEi
SEMI FINAL LINEUP COMPLETE
Without a doubt, that's the best set of World Cup quarter finals we've ever seen. Two games that could have been finals, outstanding fans, brilliant comebacks - but in the end it's four familiar faces that have made the last four.
The semi finals then. On Friday, New Zealand will take on Argentina at the Stade de France. Then, on Saturday it will be a repeat of the 2007 and 2019 finals when South Africa take on England.
The semi-final line up is complete! 🇦🇷 🇳🇿 🏴🇿🇦
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 15, 2023
Which two teams are going through to the final?#RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/ZxO9LAoa5D
SOUTH AFRICA KNOCK OUT THE HOSTS
South Africa have done it! They've knocked out France in their own backyard, beating them in an all-time classic. It's the Boks who will face England in the semi-finals in Paris on Saturday. An incredible game, and more northern hemisphere heartache.
❌🇫🇷 France are 𝗢𝗨𝗧 of the Rugby World Cup
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 15, 2023
The World Champions are through to another semi-final while the hosts are shell shocked 😱#RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/O2TGxWmnUW
THAT MATCH 🇿🇦#RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/ArZhQewn9q
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 15, 2023
ONE POINT IN IT...
A Ramos penalty takes France to within one point, and it is impossible to call this one.
🇫🇷🇿🇦 ALLEZ !!#FRAvAFS #UnisPourUnRêve #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/ChKrrJf5qc
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) October 15, 2023
ETZEBETH STORMS OVER FOR THE BOKS
South Africa have stormed back into this game and a huge carry from Etzebeth sees them into a one point lead.
Etzebeth is over!
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 15, 2023
The Springboks have the lead, GET ITV 1 ON NOW!#RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/x7TP67gjG5
FRANCE EXTEND LEAD
Points have been harder to come by in the second half compared to the first, but the intensity is still there. After long spells of French pressure, the South Africans eventually give up a penalty and Les Bleus now lead by six.
🇫🇷🇿🇦 Les premiers points de cette 2e mi-temps sont pour les Bleus !#FRAvAFS #UnisPourUnRêve #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/mJ7tm7AC4r
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) October 15, 2023
RUGBY WORLD REACTS TO FRANCE VS SOUTH AFRICA FIRST HALF
Quel match deja!! 🤯🤯
— Matt Giteau 🇦🇺 (@giteau_rugby) October 15, 2023
France vs South Africa: pic.twitter.com/CjC2RgCM2i
— RugbyJOE (@RugbyJOE_UK) October 15, 2023
This game is being played in fast forward… I’ve never seen the likes of it 😯
— Rob Kearney (@KearneyRob) October 15, 2023
Holy sh*t !! What a game !! #FraVSA #RWC2023
— Will Carling (@willcarling) October 15, 2023
FRANCE AHEAD AT THE BREAK
France have nudged themselves ahead at half time through a penalty after a high tackle from Eben Etzebeth. The forward has been sin binned for the tackle with the card under review.
The half-time score is 22-19 to France, and quite simply that is probably the best half of rugby the World Cup has ever seen.
Eben Etzebeth sees yellow 🟨
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 15, 2023
It will be reviewed, will it be upgraded?#RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/deWItKcYxU
CYRIL BAILLE ON A HAT-TRICK
Six - yes, SIX - tries in the half an hour and prop Cyril Baille has two. It's 19-19 in Paris!
Baille at the double‼️
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 15, 2023
UNBELIEVABLE! 💥#RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/NAAntQ3vcW
SOUTH AFRICA CROSS AGAIN
The action isn't letting up and there is no time for anyone to catch their breath! Now South Africa lead again after Cheslin Kolbe gets on to the end of a pinpoint kick.
WHEN WILL THIS STOP, PLEASE DON'T LET IT! ✋
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 15, 2023
Cheslin Kolbe latches onto a kick to score the third Springbok try!#RWC2023 | #FRAvRSA pic.twitter.com/1TKiFllhk3
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