Rugby World Cup 2023 – Blues unbeaten and New Zealand recovering…Group A results and standings

Four in a row for the Blues

Despite the pressure, the Blues did not fail in the group stage of the World Cup! Not everything was so simple for the XV in France, starting with His first 40 minutes against the Blacks, during the first match. If France’s power-packed second half was reassuring, the next encounter, against Uruguay, was unsettling. Against Uruguay, who played a full match, French alternatives were thwarted, not getting the attack bonus you promised them. Result: The defending champion returned against Namibia. I felt it on the scoreboard History 96-0. Another result: Antoine Dupont, victim of a zygomatic upper jaw fractureAfter touching Johan Diessel’s shoulder.

Because that’s what generated the most talk during the first five weekends of competition. Having had to beat the Italians, under the weight of the terrible disappointment of being eliminated even before the final stages, the Blues were Dangerous against Squadra Azzurra A 60-7 win. We are waiting for the sequel Eagerly!

New Zealand is rising

The New Zealanders improved as the competition progressed. During the first match, they were surprised by the Blues’ great reaction in the second term and the atmosphere at the Stade de France. Immediately after that? They gave playing time to their substitutes Facing Namibia. No doubt, they were upset by the criticism after their defeat against South Africa in preparation and against France XV, They upset Italy 96-17While some may have mentioned a possible surprise for this meeting. They finished the group stages with Another great success against Uruguay with a score of 73-0. The All Blacks are gaining strength and Ready for transformations. Those who would face the black-robed men in the next round were already trembling…

Italy glass roof

The Italians implemented their contract in the first two matches of the competition. They got ten points out of ten against Namibia And against Uruguay. Enough to arrive without pressure to challenge the two biggest teams in the group, but not enough to overcome them. Firstly, Kieran Crawley’s men Totally exploded against the All Blacks before No illusions against the blues. If they do not produce an upset, they at least guaranteed qualification for the 2027 World Cup by finishing third in Group A.

Uruguay guarantees

In the first match, Uruguay caused quite a stir Standing up to France’s 15th For 80 minutes. But ironically, their first match was the best of the competition. They then had a very good first half against Italy before collapsing in the second half. Facing Namibia, Uruguay did not flinch. Despite good opposition oppositionHe returned from France with a victory over the least expensive team in the group, before a logical defeat against the Blacks.

Namibia remains without success

New World Cup without success For Namibians who have not won a single match in this competition. Let’s move on from the big defeats to Italy, New Zealand and France. Against Uruguay, the Namibians were fun to watch and went for the win for a long time. But in the last ten minutes Discipline failed them Finally they bowed again..