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Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter Finals

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter Finals

Flora Caldwell13 Oct 2023 - 11:32
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Come along and watch the RWC Quarter Finals at KRFC!

A big weekend of rugby is approaching and we'd love for you to spend it with us.

Although Scotland lost out in the 'Pool of Death' there is still some great rugby to be played. If you want the sum of Scotlands World Cup journey head over to this review which lists all our best (and worst) moments of the year. Or pop into the clubhouse at some point this weekend - there will surely be some opinions being voiced!

Saturday at 4 pm - Wales v Argentina - Stade de Marseille
With Los Pumas putting on a great (and necessary) show last weekend can they continue a winning streak by beating Wales? The Welshmen will have something to say about it with Dan Biggar returning from injury and starting at fly-half alongside last week's hat-trick try-scorer Louis Rees-Zammit at 14.

Saturday at 8 pm - Ireland v New Zealand - Stade de France
Watching arguably the two best teams in the world facing off in the quarter-finals is a great way to spend a Saturday night. Ireland was unbeaten in the pool stages (unfortunately) and they believe they've found the formula with no changes to their starting XV that beat Scotland. The All Blacks have made a few changes with Damian McKenzie dropped to the bench and Scott Barrett starting over Sam Whitelock.

Sunday at 4 pm - England v Fiji - Stade de Marseille
A meeting of opposite playing styles is the best way to describe this quarterfinal. England leading the RWC in kicks during play and so have quite a weak attacking play. Owen Farrell leading from the fly-half position will have to choreograph some good plays to counter the Fijians. The Flying Fijians are coming off a loss against Portugal last week but have been playing excellently throughout the tournament so far. All I have to say is ?? TOSO VITI TOSO ??

Sunday at 8 pm - France v South Africa - Stade de France
This will be a huge match. France, the hosts, with captain Antoine Dupont back just 3 weeks after his facial surgery for his injury against Namibia earlier in the tournament. A 6/2 forwards/backs split suggests that Les Bleus are ready for the heavy hitters of South Africa. The Boks have made the bold choice of putting Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench but the strong forward pack led by Siya Kolisi and a 5/3 split on the bench will aim to upset the home side.

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