Argentina set up quarter-final against Wales after winning Japan showdown
Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against Wales as Mateo Carreras' hat-trick helped them see off Japan 39-27 in their winner-takes-all Pool D clash.
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Argentina edge Japan in Nantes thriller to reach last eight
NANTES, France : A clinical hat-trick from winger Mateo Carreras helped hoist Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 39-27 victory over Japan in a winner-takes-all Pool D shootout at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
Japan v Argentina live score updates as Wales discover Rugby World Cup quarter-final opponents
Japan and Argentina will face off in an "elimination" match today as both sides bid to advance to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool D runners-up to England (12pm kick-off, live on ITV1 and ITVX). The encounter at Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes will determine who Wales' opponents are for the last-eight clash next Saturday, October 14.
England hand surprise start at scrum-half to Alex Mitchell for World Cup opener against Argentina
England have taken a step towards igniting their attack by picking Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for their crucial World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
Argentina pick six forwards on the bench against England
:Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia returns at fullback to face England in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash in Marseille on Saturday as coach Michael Cheika opted for six forwards on the bench.
Boffelli back for Argentina to face Springboks
Emiliano Boffelli has returned to the Argentina starting XV for their Rugby World Cup warm-up against South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday, but will play on the wing as one of five changes made by coach Michael Cheika.
Springboks grind out 22-21 victory over excellent Argentina
JOHANNESBURG :Flyhalf Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a second-place finish in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
South Africa edge bruising battle with Argentina
Fly-half Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a second-place finish in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.