2023-10-27 05:07:41
One of the two teams logically finds itself in the small final after its defeat in the half, the other believed until the end that it would have the joy of participating in the match for the coveted trophy. Finally, Argentina and England will cross swords again, Friday (9 p.m.) at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, for their final meeting, with the objective of the bronze medal.
Opponents during their first group match of this World Cup, won 27-10 by the English, Pumas and players of the XV de la Rose conclude this loop with a match for the podium. An almost unexpected situation given their respective status before the start of the competition. However, if the Argentines never existed against the All Blacks in the semi-final (44-6 defeat), the English believed until the end in a possible qualification for the final against the Springboks (15- 16, on the wire).
So for this small final, the two coaches adopted different strategies. The Pumas change almost nothing in their team composition, apart from the return of Tomás Cubelli who succeeds Gonzalo Bertranou as scrum half and two other changes. As for England, they will field a revamped team with nine changes and room for youth; Marcus Smith notably making his return at full-back.
The match for 3rd place in the World Cup between Argentina and England can be followed this Friday, October 27 from 9 p.m. on TF1.
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