23:09
This live is over!
23:07
England has come a long way
The XV de la Rose remained on 5 defeats in its last 6 meetings before starting this 2023 World Cup. With an accessible group and a serious World Cup, it’s an unexpected third place for Owen Farrell’s teammates!
23:04
All Blacks-Springboks, the best for last
There is now only one match left in this 2023 World Cup. And this New Zealand/South Africa in the final promises to be exceptional. A match to follow at 9 p.m. tomorrow on the Parisien website.
22:57
C’EST TERMINEEEEEEE ! (23-26, 80e)
Last penalty for the XV de la Rose and England validates its third place in this World Cup!
22:53
The Pumas do not secure their last ball (23-26, 79th)
It was probably their last attacking ball. A poorly controlled pass to the outside and an English contest allowed the XV de la Rose to recover the ball. There are 80 seconds left for the Pumas, but the ball is English. Another melee to follow!
22:49
Argentina returns the ball to the English (23-26, 77th)
Offside whistled after a small billiard in an Argentinian ruck. Scrum to follow for England three minutes from time. Will the XV de la Rose be able to keep possession until the end? It would be risky!
22:47
IT’S RATEEEEEEE! (23-26, 75th)
Nicolas Sanchez misses his penalty to the left of the poles. Hard blow for the Pumas who remain behind!
22:45
Equalizing ball for Sanchez (23-26, 74th)
Sanchez has a ball to come back to 26-26 following a poorly controlled challenge from Lawrence.
22:41
The Pumas take over the English camp (23-26, 72nd)
The Argentines do not really advance but occupy the opposing part of the field. Be careful of the mistake on the English side! This is just an unintentional forward for Nic Berry. Scrum to follow.
22:37
England still penalized (23-26, 70th)
An important advance conceded again by Ludlam and the XV de la Rose in the Argentinian half. The Pumas are indeed there, while the English are gasping for air!
22:34
Sanchez picks up immediately (23-26, 67th)
By pounding the English defense, the Pumas end up penalizing the XV de la Rose for offside. 3 more points for Argentina!
22:29
Farrell gives the English a little breathing space (20-26, 64th)
The Argentine pillar puts his knee on the ground in a scrum. It’s a penalty 25 meters right in front of the posts. A formality for the English striker!
22:27
Both teams skate (20-23, 61st)
We have clearly lost quality since this crazy start to the second half. England commits a new forward in the 22 m of the Pumas. The scrum is finally recovered thanks to the English forwards.
22:25
Ford finds… the camera cable (20-23, 58th)
Argentina struggles to get out of its own half. George Ford, for variety, tries a candle, but touches the cable of the television camera in the sky of the Stade de France… This does not benefit the English!
22:20
Carreras misses (20-23, 55th)
The Pumas number 10 cannot find the touchline after a penalty obtained by the Argentines. Carreras misses the opportunity to take possession in the opposing 22m.
22:17
Earl saves his family (20-23, 53rd)
After a lot of work from the Argentinian forwards in the English 22m, Ben Earl, already author of the first try of the match, succeeds in his contest! The XV de la Rose will be able to break free.
22:15
Ben Youngs hangs up (20-23, 51st)
Release of number 9 of the XV de la Rose. It was his last in this jersey for the most capped player in the history of the English selection.
22:13
3 more points for Argentina (20-23, 49th)
On an unscrewed candle, the English pillar does not make the effort to leave the 10 meter zone when returning to his camp. The 35 meter penalty against the post is transformed. Argentina is back in the game!
22:10
The referee is wrong (17-23, 47th)
After having whistled a forward from Ben Youngs, Nic Berry reconsiders his decision thanks to the video. The ball is given back to the English!
22:06
DAN AGAINST AND GIVES THE ADVANTAGE BACK TO ENGLAND! (17-23, 45th)
The English hooker comes to counter Carreras’ kick, before recovering the ball and flattening it under the posts! Incredible start to the second period! Farrell transforms, the XV de la Rose regains its 6 point lead.
22:05
Argentina is in front! (17-16, 43rd)
The transformation was almost a given!
22:04
THE EXPLOIT OF CARRERAS!!! (15-16, 43rd)
The Argentinian number 10 clears two English tackles before feinting at Marcus Smith to make a good run into the goal.
22:03
HERE WE GO AGAIN ! (10-16, 41st)
Itoje captures the Argentinian kick-off well. But Ben Youngs sends his kick directly into touch. Ball returned to the Argentines at the entrance to the 22 m.
22:01
The first attempt of the meeting in pictures
Before the return of the Pumas, the XV de la Rose had started their match perfectly thanks to Marcus Smith and Ben Earl.
22:00
The Argentinian test on video
21:46
IT’S HALF TIME! (10-16, 40th)
After a start to the match completely to the advantage of the XV de la Rose, the Pumas returned to forceps and are within reasonable distance before the second period!
21:45
Boffelli misses the interception! (10-16, 39th)
On a magnificent drop fake from Marcus Smith, the English number 6 ends up committing a hand fault, believing he can intercept and try, Boffelli commits a forward. Too bad for the Pumas!
21:42
Boffelli transformation (10-16, 36e)
The referee does not return to the action, with a pass that seems high, but still clearly forwards. It’s contentious, but the transformation happens!
21:40
ARGENTINA PICKS UP THE SCORE (8-16, 36th)
On a pass to the limit of the forward, Tomas Cubelli comes to realize a good action of the Pumas. Be careful of the video refereeing which could review the action…
21:38
Argentina can emerge (3-16, 35th)
Bad decision from England who ended up losing possession and giving the ball back to the Argentines.
21:37
England goes into touch! (3-16, 33rd)
It’s rare enough to be stressed. Instead of taking the three points on a poorly controlled counter-ruck from the Pumas, the English decide to go into touch!
21:36
Farrell takes the penalties (3-16, 30th)
An offside stupidly conceded by the Argentine defense and Owen Farrell can continue his 100% kick. 3 more points!
21:31
Far from being a friendly match (3-13, 27th)
If we could think that this match for 3rd place had the appearance of an exhibition, that is not at all the case on the field. The shocks are violent and the total involvement of both teams, especially defense.
21:27
Here are the first 3 Argentinian points! (3-13, 24th)
A penalty in front of the posts, easy for Boffeli, to consolidate the domination of these last minutes.
21:25
The Argentinians are a little better in duels (0-13, 22nd)
But that is not yet visible in the score. At least the match is balanced a little after it really started in one direction in favor of the English.
21:20
The Argentine scrum sent back to its camp!
Incredible push from the English forwards, who will recover the introduction even though there was real danger on their line.
21:19
Big sequence from the Argentinians 5 meters from the English line
But it ends with a completely botched kick that ends in touch. The Argentines will be able to get back into a good scrum, they had an advantage in progress.
21:16
Finally a little game on the Argentinian side
With a few well-felt passes after contact. The Pumas recover a penalty and will finally settle into the English 22.
21:14
Farrell passes three more points (13-0)
Penalized for a high tackle, the Argentine defense offers three additional points almost as a gift for Owen Farrell. This is happening again!
21:12
Argentina fails to settle down (10-0, 10th)
Unable to free themselves with ball in hand, the Pumas have only one solution: kick. They have not yet entered the opponent’s half of the field after 10 minutes of play!
21:10
Farrell transforms without worry (10-0, 8th)
No problem for the English striker eccentric on the left side on the 22 m. 10-0 already!
21:09
ENGLAND MAKES THE BREAK!! (8-0)
First try of the match, Marcus Smith shifts his third line Earl who can penetrate the Argentine defense and flatten quietly!
21:07
England occupies the Argentinian 22m (3-0)
Owen Farrell finds a magnificent kick 5 m from the line, the Argentinian rearguard is forced to clear in a hurry. Throw-in for the XV de la Rose within 22 meters!
21:06
First scrum to follow (3-0)
Beast forward on the Puma side which offers a first scrum to the English. This is the first clash between tough guys in this match.
21:04
England launches hostilities (3-0)
Owen Farrell is already giving his team the advantage. This semi-final is already underway!
21:03
First penalty for the XV de la Rose
After a game of ping pong, the Argentinians are unable to break free from their camp. And Curry comes to scrape a ball from the ground, and recover the penalty 35 meters almost in front of the post!
21:01
AND IT’S GONE
Kick-off given by Owen Farrell and the English.
21:01
England will kick off
Kick-off to follow in the next few seconds.
20:56
Place for hymns
The two teams entered the pitch at the Stade de France! Honor to the Argentine anthem, before “God Save the King”.
20:45
“The most important match of the year”
The duel of the beaten, although much less followed than the final, remains an important moment for both teams. The bronze medal is at stake, their honor too, especially since England and Argentina have already faced each other at the start of the World Cup. Our pre-match article to read here!
