Springboks vs All Blacks RWC quarter-final still possible

The Springboks and All Blacks could still clash in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Here’s how! A very interesting few weeks lie ahead…

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The Springboks could still take on New Zealand in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023.

Lets take a look at the permutations.

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SPRINGBOKS VS NZ QUARTER-FINAL CAN STILL HAPPEN

At the start of Rugby World Cup 2023, most pundits predicted a Springboks-New Zealand quarter-final.

However, Ireland edged the Boks 13-8 in a titanic battle in Paris. Thus, setting up likely SA-France and NZ-Ireland quarter-finals.

Although, nothing is set in stone and the Boks could still end up taking on the All Blacks.

If the Springboks notch up an expected bonus-point win over Tonga they will end on 15 points. Meaning, if Scotland secure an expected bonus-point winover Romania and then beat Ireland by more than 7, SA will top Group B.

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Furthermore, NZ should have no issues beating Italy and Uruguay whilst France are expected to beat Italy.

Therefore, if Scotland beat Ireland by more than 7 or they beat them by any margin and the Boks better them on points difference we could still have a Boks-All Blacks showdown in the QF. If the Scots win by more than 7, Ireland will go home.