Summary

  • Will Jordan scores hat-trick of tries as New Zealand reach fifth World Cup final

  • Jordan has eight tries at France 2023 - equalling record for most in one World Cup

  • Flanker Shannon Frizell scores twice at Stade de France

  • Jordie Barrett and Aaron Smith also score as All Blacks dominate

  • Argentina have lost all three semi-finals they have played

  • All Blacks will face England or South Africa - who play on Saturday - in the final

  1. Replacement - New Zealandpublished at 50 mins

    Argentina 6-34 New Zealand

    Hooker Codie Taylor is off for Samisoni Taukei'aho. The first of many I am sure.

  2. try

    Converted try - Argentina 6-34 New Zealandpublished at 49 mins

    Shannon Frizell (con Richie Mo'unga)

    Shannon Frizell of New Zealand scores his team's fifth tryImage source, Getty Images

    Too much power!

    The initial break comes through Richie Mo'unga before New Zealand keep it tight. Shannon Frizell then forces his way over.

    Richie Mo'unga slots the kick. It is all too easy.

  3. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Argentina 6-27 New Zealand

    Will New Zealand now rest some legs for the final?

  4. 'Argentina are up against it'published at 21:09 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    Argentina 6-27 New Zealand

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Aaron Smith of New Zealand makes a breakImage source, Getty Images

    The power of the New Zealand scrum blitzing Argentina, they got on the front-foot and then Ardie Savea popped it up to Smith to do the rest.

    Points of excellence across the field from the All Blacks and we will be seeing a lot more of it, Argentina are up against it.

  5. try

    Converted try - Argentina 6-27 New Zealandpublished at 42 mins

    Aaron Smith (con Richie Mo'unga)

    Aaron Smith charges over the lineImage source, Getty Images

    Too easy.

    New Zealand dominate another scrum after the Pumas failed to take the restart.

    Aaron Smith pops up from behind the scrum and sprints clear with some sharp footwork.

    It it wasn't over, it is now.

    Richie Mo'unga fires over the extras.

  6. Kick-offpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    Argentina 6-20 New Zealand

    We are back under way!

  7. 'Energy is leaking out of the Stade de France'published at 21:03 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    HT: Argentina 6-20 New Zealand

    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Stade de France

    Did the game go in that period, somewhere around the 33rd minute, when Argentina were knocking hard on the door, but had to be content with only three points? That made it 12-6.

    New Zealand with crushing inevitability went down the other end and collected another eight points.

    The favourites are two converted scores clear and the energy is leaking out of the Stade de France.

  8. Postpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    HT: Argentina 6-20 New Zealand

    After two incredible quarter-finals between the top four, are we disappointed in this one?

    Will tomorrow be similar with England and South Africa? The draw has had plenty of negative chat in recent weeks.

  9. Story of the halfpublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    HT: Argentina 6-20 New Zealand

    Will Jordan of New Zealand scores his first tryImage source, Getty Images
    New Zealand's inside centre Jordie Barrett (black jersey) runs on his way to scoring a tryImage source, Getty Images
    Shannon Frizell of New Zealand scores his team's third tryImage source, Getty Images
    Argentina's number eight Facundo Isa bleedsImage source, Getty Images
  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

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    New Zealand's blindside flanker Shannon Frizell (C) celebrates with New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mo'unga and New Zealand's scrum-half Aaron SmithImage source, Getty Images

    The best at any sport make it look effortless. The All Blacks are the epitome of that.

    Ben

  11. Postpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    HT: Argentina 6-20 New Zealand

    Argentina have only led the All Blacks at half-time on five occasions since 1985.

    Well, they have not added to that stat!

  12. 'Too easy'published at 20:53 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    HT: Argentina 6-20 New Zealand

    Justin Marshall
    Former New Zealand scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Shannon Frizell puts the ball down to score a tryImage source, Getty Images

    No razzle or dazzle from New Zealand in that, the forwards rolling their sleeves up and going to work, they muscled their way to the line until Mark Telea got his hands on the ball.

    Telea got short of the line and then Aaron Smith through the hands to Shannon Frizell who scores, it looked too easy.

  13. Half-time - Argentina 6-20 New Zealandpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    Job done if we are being honest.

  14. try

    Try - Argentina 6-20 New Zealandpublished at 40 mins

    Shannon Frizell

    Shannon Frizell of New Zealand scores his team's third tryImage source, Getty Images

    Game over?

    It all comes from Mark Tele'a who shows some quick footwork to weave through several defenders.

    The ball is fired wide by Aaron Smith from the breakdown and big Shannon Frizell walks over the line.

    Yes, he literally walked over the line!

  15. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Argentina 6-15 New Zealand

    Big scrum penalty from New Zealand, in the area Argentina usually have an edge.

    One last chance before half-time.

  16. Argentina gift three points to New Zealandpublished at 20:45 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

    Argentina 6-15 New Zealand

    Justin Marshall
    Former New Zealand scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Argentina have gifted the three points back to New Zealand. You make sure you reward yourself when you get points and Argentina have not done that.

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 20 October 2023

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    No matter how the All Blacks are playing, they are the masters of getting away with small infringements around the park that make a difference. I’ve counted three times when little blocks or tackles on Argentina players coming into the ruck. No penalties given away. Genius.

    Andy

  18. Penalty - Argentina 6-15 New Zealandpublished at 38 mins

    Richie Mo'unga

    New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mo'unga scores a penaltyImage source, Getty Images

    Dead in front and no mistake!

  19. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Argentina 6-12 New Zealand

    New Zealand now have a chance to instantly respond. Argentina won't win this one giving away easy points.

  20. Penalty - Argentina 6-12 New Zealandpublished at 35 mins

    Emiliano Boffelli

    Emiliano Boffelli of Argentina converts their kickImage source, Getty Images

    Emiliano Boffelli knocks over the easy pen.