The Pumas will face the All Blacks this Friday, for the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup France 2023. The Argentine team, which has just defeated Welsh In the quarterfinals, they will seek a place in the grand final for the first time in their history.
After beating the British team by 29 to 17the Argentine team led by Michael Cheika will try to defeat New Zealand for the third time in its history and thus get into the duel for the title. Meanwhile, the All Blacks they come from beating the favorite Ireland by 28-24with a heroic defense.
The changes in the two teams
The coach of The Pumasthe Australian Michael Cheikaexplained in the team’s rotation strategy the decision to leave out Tomas Cubelliwho had just had outstanding performances.
For this match the head coach decided to use Gonzalo Bertranou. Regarding this decision, Cheika he said: “I don’t want to talk too much about strategy, but we have three scrum-half who rotate every week and this Friday, due to the type of game we want to play, I chose Gonzalo (Bertranou).”
The coach delved into the absence of Cubelli: “It may seem very big that Tomi is not here this week having played as a starter against Wales, but it is normal for us because of what I said before: that one week one plays and the other another. There are always changes.”
On the side of New ZealandCoach Ian Foster He had two variants, taking into account the team that has just defeated Ireland.
On the forward side, the return of the experienced second line stands out Sam Whitelockwho took the position from Brodie Rettalick.
Among the wings, there was a pardon for the wing Mark Teleawho had not been in front of Ireland in the quarterfinals due to a disciplinary sanction for breaking the behavioral protocol, and will occupy a starting place, displacing Leicester Fainga’anuku.
What time do Los Pumas vs. play? All Blacks
The match will begin this Friday at 4:00 p.m. (Argentine time).
Where to watch Los Pumas vs All Blacks
The meeting will be broadcast on ESPN and Star+.
Formations
Argentina: Thomas Gallo, Julián Montoya (c), Francisco Gómez Kodela; Guido Petti, Matías Lavanini; Juan Martín González, Marcos Kremer, Facundo Isa; Gonzalo Bertranou, Santiago Carreras; Mateo Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, Lucio Cinti, Emiliano Boffelli; Juan Cruz Mallía.
New Zealand: Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Tyrel Lomax, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barret, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane (c); Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Richie Mo unga, Mark Telea, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett.
Source: Ambito
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