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All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup semifinal against Argentina

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced the team to take on Argentina in Friday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal in Paris.
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Referees confirmed for semifinals

Australian referee Angus Gardner will referee the Rugby World Cup semifinal between the All Blacks and Argentina in Paris on Saturday (NZT).
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Memories of 2019 motivate All Blacks for semifinal

Memories of being dumped by England in Japan's 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinal will be a driving force for the players involved ahead of Saturday's (NZT) game with Argentina in Paris.
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Semifinal Chess: All Blacks v Argentina - A Tactical Preview

Knowing the challenge of backing up an outstanding performance with another winning effort is heightened for the All Blacks ahead of their Rugby World Cup semifinal with Argentina in Paris on Saturday (NZT).
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How Scott McLeod Transformed the All Blacks' Defence

Losing their home Test series to Ireland forced the All Blacks to redesign their defensive approach, and that was significant in their 28-24 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win in Paris on Sunday (NZT).
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Cane reflects on grueling clash with Ireland

Winning All Blacks captain and flanker Sam Cane said the players knew after their 28-24 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win over Ireland how happy they had made their fans in the Stade de France in Paris.
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Patience Prevails: Foster hails All Blacks' calmness in Paris

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said there was a calmness in the New Zealand coaching box as Ireland mounted 37 phases in their last bid to deny the unsung All Blacks their 28-24 win in the Rugby World Cup semifinal in Paris on Sunday (NZT).
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All Blacks take out a quarterfinal for the ages

Brilliant All Blacks defence, holding out a 37-phase Ireland surge in the last minutes, carried them to an outstanding 28-24 victory and a semifinal game with Argentina in the Rugby World Cup in Paris on Sunday (NZT).
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QUARTERFINAL PREVIEW: All Blacks v Ireland (Rugby World Cup 2023)

Get ready for what is arguably the most anticipated quarterfinal in Rugby World Cup history as number one-ranked Ireland squares off with three-time champions, the All Blacks, for a spot in the semifinals.
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All Blacks treating Ireland clash as a 'final'

All Blacks captain Sam Cane said their challenge in Sunday's (NZT) Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland is obvious – they are to play the best team in the world and are treating the game as a final because the loser goes home.
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