Rugby World Cup LIVE: Latest news and updates with Gareth Anscombe missing Wales’ quarter-final vs Argentina

13 Oct 2023 • 4:48 PM MYT
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The Rugby World Cup 2023 enters the knockout phase this Saturday with the first two quarter-finals being played. Wales are taking on Argentina in the first of the elimination matches before Ireland face a tough test as they go up against New Zealand.

Wales head coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team for the fixture against Argentina this morning and the true extent of Wales’ injuries list has been revealed. Dan Biggar and Liam Williams start despite both picking up knocks but Taulupe Faleatu’s World Cup is over because of a broken arm and Gareth Anscombe hasn’t overcome a groin strain.

As for Ireland, Andy Farrell has named the same starting XV that won all four of their Pool B matches despite an injury scare to Mack Hansen who will start on the right wing against New Zealand.

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