Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals: It’s North v South!
The 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals are ALL northern v southern hemisphere affairs. Who do you think will reach the semi-finals?
The 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals are ALL northern v southern hemisphere affairs.
Who will come out on top terms of bragging rights?
For the first time in Rugby World Cup history, northern hemisphere teams topped EVERY pool at this year’s tournament in France.
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Historically, the southern hemisphere has dominated the tournament with the Springboks and All Blacks (three wins apiece) and Wallabies (two wins) accounting for eight of the nine titles to date.
Only England – in 2003 – have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the northern hemisphere.
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This year’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final line-up is as follows:
All times SA
SATURDAY, 14 OCTOBER
Wales v Argentina – 17:00
Ireland v New Zealand – 21:00
SUNDAY, 15 OCTOBER
England v Fiji – 17:00
France v South Africa – 21:00
Who do YOU think will win those four quarter-finals?
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