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New Zealand breeze into Rugby World Cup final after dominating Argentina

New Zealand breeze into Rugby World Cup final after dominating Argentina

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.

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New Zealand's scrum-half Aaron Smith (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2src23 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 2src, 2src23

New Zealand’s scrum-half Aaron Smith (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 20, 2023 © Miguel Medina, AFP

The result at a rainy Stade de France saw the All Blacks become the first team to reach the final of a World Cup on five occasions.

“It’s so sweet. It’s new territory for this group,” said player of the match Jordie Barrett.

“I am j

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