The knockout stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is the second and final stage of the competition, following the pool stage. Played from 14 to 28 October, the knockout stage will end with the final, held at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.[1] The top two teams from each pool advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination tournament. There will be 8 matches in the knockout stage, including a third-place play-off played between the two losing teams of the semi-finals.

Format

The knockout stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be contested by the eight teams that qualified from the pool stage, the top two teams from each of the four pools. Matches in the knockout stage are played to a result; if the scores are tied at the end of 80 minutes, a 10-minute period of extra time is played; if scores remain level after extra time, an additional 10-minute "sudden death" period will be played, and the first team to score any points wins. If the score still remains tied, a kicking competition will ensue. All times listed are local in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).

Qualified teams

Wales were the first side to secure qualification to the knockout stage after their record breaking victory over Australia in the pool stage.[2] England became the next side to qualify for the quarter-finals four days later after Japan's victory over Samoa in Pool D. This result also meant England were the first team to be guaranteed top seed.[3] New Zealand secured their place in the knockout stage after their pool match win over Uruguay.[4] Hosts France also confirmed their place the following day after their victory over Italy.[5] Ireland and South Africa both qualified from Pool B simultaneously following Ireland's victory over Scotland.[6] Argentina edged Japan to progression from Pool D following their victory over the Brave Blossoms in their final match.[7] In the last match of the pool stage, Fiji were narrowly defeated by Portugal in Pool C but still qualified for the knockout stage ahead of Australia based on their head-to-head record against the Wallabies who suffered elimination from the World Cup at the pool stage for the first time.[8]

Pool Winners Runners-up
A  France  New Zealand
B  Ireland  South Africa
C  Wales  Fiji
D  England  Argentina

Bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
14 October – Marseille
 
 
 Wales17
 
20 October – Saint-Denis
 
 Argentina29
 
 Argentina6
 
14 October – Saint-Denis
 
 New Zealand44
 
 Ireland24
 
28 October – Saint-Denis
 
 New Zealand28
 
 New Zealand11
 
15 October – Marseille
 
 South Africa12
 
 England30
 
21 October – Saint-Denis
 
 Fiji24
 
 England15
 
15 October – Saint-Denis
 
 South Africa16 Bronze final
 
 France28
 
27 October – Saint-Denis
 
 South Africa29
 
 Argentina23
 
 
 England26
 

Quarter-finals

Wales vs Argentina

14 October 2023
17:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Wales 17–29 Argentina
Try: Biggar 14' c
T. Williams 57' c
Con: Biggar (2/2) 16', 58'
Pen: Biggar (1/2) 21'		ReportTry: Sclavi 68' c
Sánchez 77' c
Con: Boffelli (2/2) 69', 78'
Pen: Boffelli (4/5) 39', 45', 44', 48'
Sánchez (1/1) 80'
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 62,576
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)[9]
Karl Dickson (England)[lower-alpha 1]
Wales
Argentina
FB15Liam Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 60'
RW14Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13George North
IC12Nick Tompkinsdownward-facing red arrow 65'upward-facing green arrow 75'
LW11Josh Adams
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 75'
SH9Gareth Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 50'
N88Aaron Wainwright
OF7Tommy Reffelldownward-facing red arrow 55'
BF6Jac Morgan (c)
RL5Adam Bearddownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4Will Rowlands
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Ryan Eliasdownward-facing red arrow 41'
LP1Gareth Thomasdownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Dewi Lakeupward-facing green arrow 41'
PR17Corey Domachowskiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Dillon Lewisupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Dafydd Jenkinsupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK20Christ Tshiunzaupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH21Tomos Williamsupward-facing green arrow 50'
FH22Sam Costelowupward-facing green arrow 65'
WG23Rio Dyerupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
New Zealand Warren Gatland
FB15Juan Cruz Mallía
RW14Emiliano Boffelli
OC13Lucio Cinti
IC12Santiago Chocobaresdownward-facing red arrow 27'
LW11Mateo Carreras
FH10Santiago Carrerasdownward-facing red arrow 69'
SH9Tomás Cubellidownward-facing red arrow 55'
N88Facundo Isadownward-facing red arrow 55'
OF7Marcos Kremer
BF6Juan Martín González
RL5Tomás Lavaninidownward-facing red arrow 55'
LL4Guido Petti
TP3Francisco Gómez Kodeladownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Julián Montoya (c)downward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Thomas Gallodownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Joel Sclaviupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Eduardo Belloupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Matías Alemannoupward-facing green arrow 55'
N820Rodrigo Bruniupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH21Lautaro Bazánupward-facing green arrow 55'
FH22Nicolás Sánchezupward-facing green arrow 69'
CE23Matías Moroniupward-facing green arrow 27'
Coach:
Australia Michael Cheika

Player of the Match:
Emiliano Boffelli (Argentina)[11]

Assistant referees:
Karl Dickson (England),[9] Jordan Way (Australia)[lower-alpha 1]
Andrea Piardi (Italy)[9]
Television match official:
Marius Jonker (South Africa)[9]

Notes:

  • Referee Jaco Peyper was forced to withdraw from the match in the 16th minute, after sustaining a calf injury. He was replaced by assistant referee Karl Dickson. Reserve official Jordan Way took Dickson's place as an assistant.[10]

Ireland vs New Zealand

14 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Ireland 24–28 New Zealand
Try: Aki 27' c
Gibson-Park 39' c
Penalty try 64'
Con: Sexton (2/2) 29', 40'
Pen: Sexton (1/2) 22'		ReportTry: Fainga'anuku 19' c
Savea 33' m
Jordan 53' c
Con: Mo'unga (1/2) 21'
J. Barrett (1/1) 54'
Pen: Mo'unga (1/1) 8'
J. Barrett (2/3) 14', 69'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 78,845
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)[9]
Ireland
New Zealand
FB15Hugo Keenan
RW14Mack Hansendownward-facing red arrow 56'
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Bundee Aki
LW11James Lowe
FH10Johnny Sexton (c)
SH9Jamison Gibson-Parkdownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Caelan Doris
OF7Josh van der Flierdownward-facing red arrow 59'
BF6Peter O'Mahony
RL5Iain Hendersondownward-facing red arrow 59'
LL4Tadhg Beirne
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Dan Sheehandownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Andrew Porterdownward-facing red arrow 76'
Replacements:
HK16Rónan Kelleherupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR18Finlay Bealhamupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Joe McCarthyupward-facing green arrow 59'
N820Jack Conanupward-facing green arrow 59'
SH21Conor Murrayupward-facing green arrow 61'
FH22Jack Crowley
FB23Jimmy O'Brienupward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
England Andy Farrell
FB15Beauden Barrett
RW14Will Jordan
OC13Rieko Ioane
IC12Jordie Barrett
LW11Leicester Fainga'anukudownward-facing red arrow 64'
FH10Richie Mo'unga
SH9Aaron SmithYellow card 37'
N88Ardie Savea
OF7Sam Cane (c)downward-facing red arrow 75'
BF6Shannon Frizelldownward-facing red arrow 59'
RL5Scott Barrett
LL4Brodie Retallickdownward-facing red arrow 65'upward-facing green arrow 75'
TP3Tyrel Lomaxdownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Codie TaylorYellow card 64'downward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Ethan de Grootdownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Dane Colesupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Tamaiti Williamsupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18Fletcher Newellupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19Sam Whitelockupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Dalton Papaliiupward-facing green arrow 75'
SH21Finlay Christie
FB22Damian McKenzie
CE23Anton Lienert-Brownupward-facing green arrow 64'
Coach:
New Zealand Ian Foster

Player of the Match:
Ardie Savea (New Zealand)[12]

Assistant referees:
Matthew Carley (England)[9]
Christophe Ridley (England)[9]
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England)[9]

England vs Fiji

15 October 2023
17:00 CEST (UTC+2)
England 30–24 Fiji
Try: Tuilagi 14' m
Marchant 23' c
Con: Farrell (1/2) 23'
Pen: Farrell (5/6) 11', 34', 38', 54', 78'
Drop: Farrell (1/1) 72'		ReportTry: Mata 28' c
Ravai 64' c
Botitu 68' c
Con: Lomani (1/1) 29'
Kuruvoli (2/2) 65', 70'
Pen: Lomani (1/3) 20'
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 61,863
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)[9]
England
Fiji
FB15Marcus Smithred cross icon 23' to 36'
RW14Jonny Maydownward-facing red arrow 65'
OC13Joe Marchant
IC12Manu Tuilagi
LW11Elliot Daly
FH10Owen Farrell (c)
SH9Alex Mitchelldownward-facing red arrow 60'
N88Ben Earl
OF7Tom Currydownward-facing red arrow 74'
BF6Courtney Lawes
RL5Ollie Chessumdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Jamie George
LP1Ellis Gengedownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Theo Dan
PR17Joe Marlerupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Kyle Sincklerupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19George Martinupward-facing green arrow 70'
N820Billy Vunipolaupward-facing green arrow 74'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22George Ford
CE23Ollie Lawrenceupward-facing green arrow 23'downward-facing red arrow 36'upward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
England Steve Borthwick
FB15Ilaisa Droasese
RW14Vinaya HabosiYellow card 22'downward-facing red arrow 46'
OC13Waisea Nayacalevu (c)
IC12Josua Tuisovadownward-facing red arrow 72'
LW11Semi Radradra
FH10Vilimoni Botitu
SH9Frank Lomanidownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Viliame Mata
OF7Levani Botia
BF6Lekima Tagitagivaludownward-facing red arrow 56'
RL5Albert Tuisuedownward-facing red arrow 76'
LL4Isoa Nasilasila
TP3Luke Tagidownward-facing red arrow 23'
HK2Tevita Ikaniveredownward-facing red arrow 49'
LP1Eroni Mawidownward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK16Sam Matavesiupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR17Peni Ravaiupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR18Mesake Dogeupward-facing green arrow 23'
FL19Meli Derenalagiupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL20Vilive Miramiraupward-facing green arrow 76'
SH21Simione Kuruvoliupward-facing green arrow 56'
CE22Iosefo Masiupward-facing green arrow 72'
FB23Sireli Maqalaupward-facing green arrow 46'
Coach:
Fiji Simon Raiwalui

Player of the Match:
Owen Farrell (England)[13]

Assistant referees:
Nic Berry (Australia)[9]
Pierre Brousset (France)[9]
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales)[9]

France vs South Africa

15 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
France 28–29 South Africa
Try: Baille (2) 4' c, 31' c
Mauvaka 22' m
Con: Ramos (2/3) 5', 32'
Pen: Ramos (3/4) 40+1', 54', 73'		ReportTry: Arendse 8' c
De Allende 18' m
Kolbe 27' c
Etzebeth 67' c
Con: Libbok (2/3) 10', 28'
Pollard (1/1) 67'
Pen: Pollard (1/1) 69'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 79,486
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)[9]
France
South Africa
FB15Thomas Ramos
RW14Damian Penaud
OC13Gaël Fickou
IC12Jonathan Danty
LW11Louis Bielle-Biarrey
FH10Matthieu Jalibertdownward-facing red arrow 73'
SH9Antoine Dupont (c)
N88Grégory Alldrittdownward-facing red arrow 69'
OF7Charles Ollivon
BF6Anthony Jelonchdownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Thibaud Flamentdownward-facing red arrow 50'
LL4Cameron Woki
TP3Uini Atoniodownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Peato Mauvakadownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Cyril Bailledownward-facing red arrow 50'
Replacements:
HK16Pierre Bourgaritupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Reda Wardiupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Dorian Aldegheriupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20François Crosupward-facing green arrow 51'
FL21Sekou Macalouupward-facing green arrow 69'
SH22Maxime Lucu
CE23Yoram Moefanaupward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
France Fabien Galthié
FB15Damian Willemsedownward-facing red arrow 51'
RW14Kurt-Lee Arendse
OC13Jesse Kriel
IC12Damian de Allende
LW11Cheslin Kolbe
FH10Manie Libbokdownward-facing red arrow 45'
SH9Cobus Reinachdownward-facing red arrow 45'
N88Duane Vermeulendownward-facing red arrow 51'upward-facing green arrow 61'
BF7Pieter-Steph du Toitdownward-facing red arrow 61'upward-facing green arrow 75'
OF6Siya Kolisi (c)downward-facing red arrow 46'
RL5Franco Mostertdownward-facing red arrow 45'
LL4Eben EtzebethYellow card 40'
TP3Frans Malherbedownward-facing red arrow 63'
HK2Bongi Mbonambidownward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Steven Kitshoffdownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Deon Fourieupward-facing green arrow 46'
PR17Ox Nchéupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Vincent Kochupward-facing green arrow 63'
LK19RG Snymanupward-facing green arrow 45'
FL20Kwagga Smithupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Faf de Klerkupward-facing green arrow 45'
FH22Handré Pollardupward-facing green arrow 45'
FB23Willie le Rouxupward-facing green arrow 51'
Coach:
South Africa Jacques Nienaber

Player of the Match:
Bongi Mbonambi (South Africa)[14]

Assistant referees:
Paul Williams (New Zealand)[9]
James Doleman (New Zealand)[9]
Television match official:
Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)[9]

Semi-finals

Argentina vs New Zealand

20 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Argentina 6–44 New Zealand
Pen: Boffelli (2/2) 5', 35'ReportTry: Jordan (3) 11' c, 62' m, 73' m
J. Barrett 17' m
Frizell (2) 40+2' m, 49' c
Smith 42' c
Con: Mo'unga (3/7) 12', 43', 50'
Pen: Mo'unga (1/1) 38'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 77,653
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)[15]
Argentina
New Zealand
FB15Juan Cruz Mallía
RW14Emiliano Boffelli
OC13Lucio Cinti
IC12Santiago Chocobaresdownward-facing red arrow 63'
LW11Mateo Carreras
FH10Santiago Carrerasdownward-facing red arrow 66'
SH9Gonzalo Bertranoudownward-facing red arrow 50'
N88Facundo Isared cross icon 18' to 31'downward-facing red arrow 63'
OF7Marcos Kremer
BF6Juan Martín González
RL5Tomás Lavaninidownward-facing red arrow 41'
LL4Guido Petti
TP3Francisco Gómez Kodeladownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Julián Montoya (c)downward-facing red arrow 63'
LP1Thomas Gallodownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Joel Sclaviupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Eduardo Belloupward-facing green arrow 50'
LK19Matías Alemannoupward-facing green arrow 41'
N820Rodrigo Bruniupward-facing green arrow 18'downward-facing red arrow 31'upward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Lautaro Bazánupward-facing green arrow 50'
FH22Nicolás Sánchezupward-facing green arrow 66'
CE23Matías Moroniupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Australia Michael Cheika
FB15Beauden Barrettdownward-facing red arrow 56'
RW14Will Jordan
OC13Rieko Ioanedownward-facing red arrow 61'
IC12Jordie Barrett
LW11Mark Telea
FH10Richie Mo'unga
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Ardie Savea
OF7Sam Cane (c)downward-facing red arrow 66'
BF6Shannon Frizell
RL5Scott BarrettYellow card 66'
LL4Sam Whitelockdownward-facing red arrow 61'
TP3Tyrel Lomaxdownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Codie Taylordownward-facing red arrow 50'
LP1Ethan de Grootdownward-facing red arrow 56'
Replacements:
HK16Samisoni Taukei'ahoupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR17Tamaiti Williamsupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR18Fletcher Newellupward-facing green arrow 56'
LK19Brodie Retallickupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Dalton Papaliiupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Finlay Christieupward-facing green arrow 56'
FB22Damian McKenzieupward-facing green arrow 56'
CE23Anton Lienert-Brownupward-facing green arrow 61'
Coach:
New Zealand Ian Foster

Player of the Match:
Jordie Barrett (New Zealand)[16]

Assistant referees:
Nic Berry (Australia)[15]
Karl Dickson (England)[15]
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales)[15]

Notes:

  • With this victory, New Zealand advanced to a fifth World Cup final – a new record for final appearances at the tournament.[17]
  • Facundo Isa (Argentina) earned his 50th test cap.[18]
  • Will Jordan (New Zealand) equalled the World Cup record of 8 tries scored at a single tournament (shared with Bryan Habana, Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea).[19]
  • After receiving a yellow card in the 66th minute, Scott Barrett did not return to the field, despite the sin bin period elapsing with 4 minutes still remaining on the clock. This meant that New Zealand finished the match with 14 players.[20]

England vs South Africa

21 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
England 15–16 South Africa
Pen: Farrell (4/4) 3', 10', 24', 39'
Drop: Farrell (1/1) 53'		ReportTry: Snyman 69' c
Con: Pollard (1/1) 70'
Pen: Libbok (1/1) 21'
Pollard (2/2) 35', 78'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 78,098
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)[15]
England
South Africa
FB15Freddie Steward
RW14Jonny Maydownward-facing red arrow 78'
OC13Joe Marchant
IC12Manu Tuilagidownward-facing red arrow 74'
LW11Elliot Daly
FH10Owen Farrell (c)
SH9Alex Mitchelldownward-facing red arrow 53'
N88Ben Earl
OF7Tom Curryred cross icon 33' to 39'downward-facing red arrow 69'
BF6Courtney Lawes
RL5George Martindownward-facing red arrow 53'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Jamie George
LP1Joe Marlerdownward-facing red arrow 53'
Replacements:
HK16Theo Dan
PR17Ellis Gengeupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR18Kyle Sincklerupward-facing green arrow 56'
LK19Ollie Chessumupward-facing green arrow 53'
N820Billy Vunipolaupward-facing green arrow 33'downward-facing red arrow 39'upward-facing green arrow 69'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 53'
FH22George Fordupward-facing green arrow 78'
CE23Ollie Lawrenceupward-facing green arrow 74'
Coach:
England Steve Borthwick
FB15Damian Willemsedownward-facing red arrow 44'
RW14Kurt-Lee Arendse
OC13Jesse Kriel
IC12Damian de Allende
LW11Cheslin Kolbe
FH10Manie Libbokdownward-facing red arrow 31'
SH9Cobus Reinachdownward-facing red arrow 43'
N88Duane Vermeulendownward-facing red arrow 51'
BF7Pieter-Steph du Toit
OF6Siya Kolisi (c)downward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Franco Mostert
LL4Eben Etzebethdownward-facing red arrow 46'
TP3Frans Malherbedownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Bongi Mbonambi
LP1Steven Kitshoffdownward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK16Deon Fourieupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Ox Nchéupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR18Vincent Kochupward-facing green arrow 56'
LK19RG Snymanupward-facing green arrow 46'
FL20Kwagga Smithupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Faf de Klerkupward-facing green arrow 43'
FH22Handré Pollardupward-facing green arrow 31'
FB23Willie le Rouxupward-facing green arrow 44'
Coach:
South Africa Jacques Nienaber

Player of the Match:
Handré Pollard (South Africa)[21]

Assistant referees:
Mathieu Raynal (France)[15][22]
Paul Williams (New Zealand)[15]
Television match official:
Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)[15]

Notes:

Bronze final: Argentina vs England

27 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Argentina 23–26 England
Try: Cubelli 36' c
S. Carreras 42' c
Con: Boffelli (2/2) 37', 43'
Pen: Boffelli (2/2) 24', 50'
Sánchez (1/2) 68'		ReportTry: Earl 8' c
Dan 44' c
Con: Farrell (2/2) 9', 45'
Pen: Farrell (4/4) 3', 13', 30', 65'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 77,674
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)[23]
Argentina
England
FB15Juan Cruz Mallía
RW14Emiliano Boffelli
OC13Lucio Cintidownward-facing red arrow 47'
IC12Jeronimo de la Fuente
LW11Mateo Carreras
FH10Santiago Carrerasdownward-facing red arrow 56'
SH9Tomás Cubellidownward-facing red arrow 51'
N88Facundo Isadownward-facing red arrow 47'
OF7Marcos Kremer
BF6Juan Martín González
RL5Pedro Rubiolodownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4Guido Petti
TP3Francisco Gómez Kodeladownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Julian Montoya (c)downward-facing red arrow 56'
LP1Thomas Gallodownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR17Joel Sclaviupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Eduardo Belloupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Matías Alemannoupward-facing green arrow 66'
N820Rodrigo Bruniupward-facing green arrow 47'
SH21Lautaro Bazánupward-facing green arrow 51'
FH22Nicolás Sánchezupward-facing green arrow 56'
CE23Matías Moroniupward-facing green arrow 47'
Coach:
Australia Michael Cheika
FB15Marcus Smith
RW14Freddie Steward
OC13Joe Marchant
IC12Manu Tuilagidownward-facing red arrow 56'
LW11Henry Arundelldownward-facing red arrow 66'
FH10Owen Farrell (c)
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 51'
N88Ben Earl
OF7Sam Underhill
BF6Tom Currydownward-facing red arrow 50'
RL5Ollie Chessumdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Will Stuartdownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Theo Dandownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Ellis Gengedownward-facing red arrow 50'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Bevan Roddupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Dan Coleupward-facing green arrow 50'
LK19David Ribbansupward-facing green arrow 70'
FL20Lewis Ludlamupward-facing green arrow 50'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 51'
FH22George Fordupward-facing green arrow 56'
CE23Ollie Lawrenceupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
England Steve Borthwick

Player of the Match:
Sam Underhill (England)[24]

Assistant referees:
Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)[23]
Andrew Brace (Ireland)[23]
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales)[23]

Notes:

  • England finished as bronze medallists for the first time in World Cup history.[25]
  • Tom Curry (England) earned his 50th test cap.[26]

Final: New Zealand vs South Africa

28 October 2023
21:00 CEST (UTC+2)
New Zealand 11–12 South Africa
Try: B. Barrett 58' m
Pen: Mo'unga (2/2) 17', 38'		ReportPen: Pollard (4/4) 3', 13', 19', 34'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 80,065
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)[27]
New Zealand
South Africa
FB15Beauden Barrett
RW14Will Jordandownward-facing red arrow 71'
OC13Rieko Ioane
IC12Jordie Barrett
LW11Mark Telea
FH10Richie Mo'ungadownward-facing red arrow 75'
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 66'
N88Ardie Savea
OF7Sam Cane (c)Red card 27'
BF6Shannon FrizellYellow card 2'downward-facing red arrow 55'
RL5Scott Barrett
LL4Brodie Retallickdownward-facing red arrow 71'
TP3Tyrel Lomaxdownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Codie Taylordownward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Ethan de Grootdownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Samisoni Taukei'ahoupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Tamaiti Williamsupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Nepo Laulalaupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Sam Whitelockupward-facing green arrow 55'
FL20Dalton Papaliiupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH21Finlay Christieupward-facing green arrow 66'
FB22Damian McKenzieupward-facing green arrow 75'
CE23Anton Lienert-Brownupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
New Zealand Ian Foster
FB15Damian Willemsedownward-facing red arrow 66'
RW14Kurt-Lee Arendse
OC13Jesse Kriel
IC12Damian de Allende
LW11Cheslin KolbeYellow card 73'
FH10Handré Pollard
SH9Faf de Klerk
N88Duane Vermeulendownward-facing red arrow 58'
BF7Pieter-Steph du Toit
OF6Siya Kolisi (c)Yellow card 45'downward-facing red arrow 73'
RL5Franco Mostertdownward-facing red arrow 52'
LL4Eben Etzebethdownward-facing red arrow 58'
TP3Frans Malherbedownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Bongi Mbonambidownward-facing red arrow 4'
LP1Steven Kitshoffdownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16Deon Fourieupward-facing green arrow 4'
PR17Ox Nchéupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Trevor Nyakaneupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Jean Kleynupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK20RG Snymanupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL21Kwagga Smithupward-facing green arrow 58'
N822Jasper Wieseupward-facing green arrow 73'
FB23Willie le Rouxupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
South Africa Jacques Nienaber

Player of the Match:
Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa)[28]

Assistant referees:
Karl Dickson (England)[27]
Matthew Carley (England)[27]
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England)[27]

Notes:

  • South Africa became the first team to win a fourth World Cup title.[29]
  • South Africa became the first team to win successive World Cup titles away from home.[29]
  • South Africa became the second team (after New Zealand in 2015) to retain the World Cup.[30]
  • This was the third time that the World Cup final winner earned their victory without scoring a try – a feat previously achieved by South Africa in 1995 and 2007.[31]
  • Sam Cane (New Zealand) became the first player to receive a red card in a World Cup final.[32]
  • The four cards issued in the match (one red and three yellows) set a new record for most cards issued in a World Cup final. There had been just one card issued across the previous nine finals – a yellow card against New Zealand's Ben Smith in 2015.[33]
  • This was the first World Cup final in which both finalists had lost a match during the pool stages.[34]
  • This was the first World Cup final in which all four match officials were appointed from the same union (England).[35]
  • Brothers Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett and Scott Barrett all started for New Zealand – the first time that three siblings played in a World Cup final.[36]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Referee Jaco Peyper (South Africa) was forced to withdraw in the 16th minute of the quarter final between Wales and Argentina, after sustaining a calf injury. He was replaced by assistant referee Karl Dickson (England). Reserve official Jordan Way (Australia) took Dickson's place as an assistant.[10]

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