Wales vs Argentina Preview - Rugby World Cup 2023
Date: 14/10/23
Time: 17:00 CET
Venue: Stade de Marseille, Marseille
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Wales have been drawn against Argentina in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals. Argentina faced Japan in their final group stage game and celebrated a 39-27 victory.
Meanwhile, Wales defeated Georgia. Wales topped Pool C with 19 points, while Argentina with 14 points finished second in Pool D.
Argentina's only defeat in group stage came against England, while they celebrated victories over Samoa, Chile and Japan. Meanwhile, Wales were undefeated in the group stage as they celebrated victories in all of their four games.
The game will take place at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
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Wales vs Argentina Prediction - Rugby World Cup 2023
The two sides have previously faced each other 21 times, with Wales celebrating a win over Argentina in their latest showdown back in November 2022 when Wales celebrated a victory.
Wales secured first place in Pool C by winning all four of their matches, notably defeating Australia with a convincing score of 40-6. Argentina claimed the second spot in their group, trailing England. They secured their place by winning a crucial match against Japan, following victories over Samoa and Chile.
Unfortunately, Wales will be missing their No. 8, Taulupe Faletau, due to a broken arm he sustained during a match against Georgia. Additionally, there are concerns about backup flyhalf Gareth Anscombe, who suffered a groin injury during the warm-up.
Argentina are facing uncertainty regarding the condition of their key forward, Pablo Matera. Coach Michael Cheika has expressed concerns about Matera's hamstring injury, indicating that the prognosis is not optimistic.
While all these facts could make an impact on the result, Vbet.com bookies have predicted Wales to be the winners. Wales are favorites in the Rugby World Cup 2023 and will surely be able to defeat Argentina and reach the next round.
Odds
Match winner
Wales: 1.45
Argentina: 2.55
Match result
Wales win: 1.48
Draw: 19.00
Argentina win: 2.55
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Wales vs Argentina Team News - Rugby World Cup 2023
Wales receive a boost with Dan Biggar's return at fly-half after a pectoral injury, while Liam Williams starts at full-back despite a recent knee issue.
Taulupe Faletau is out with a broken arm, with Aaron Wainwright at No 8, Jac Morgan at blindside flanker, and Tommy Reffell as openside. Adam Beard returns to the second row, Gareth Anscombe is unavailable due to a groin problem, and Sam Costelow serves as fly-half cover for Biggar.
Argentina, meanwhile, lost flanker Pablo Matera to a hamstring tear, ending his World Cup, and Lucas Paulos steps in as his replacement.
Wales vs Argentina Lineups - Rugby World Cup 2023
Wales XV: L Williams; Rees-Zammit, North, Tompkins, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; G Thomas, Elias, Francis; Rowlands, Beard; Morgan (c), Reffell, Wainwright
Argentina XV: Mallia; Boffelli, Cinti, Chocobares, M Carreras; S Carreras, Cubelli; Gallo, Montoya (c), G Kodela; Petti, Lavanini; Gonzalez, Kremer, Isa