Wales vs Argentina LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 match stream, latest score and updates today
The first spot in the Rugby World Cup final four is on offer as Wales take on Argentina in a huge quarter-final clash in Marseille this afternoon. Ireland or New Zealand will be waiting for the winners in Paris, as the serious business of the knockout stages kicks into gear.
Rejuvenated Wales topped Pool C in impressive fashion, hammering Australia on their way to winning all four matches. Warren Gatland’s side did not arrive at the tournament in particularly strong form, but they have found a way to get the job done and are now eyeing a third semi-final appearance in the last four World Cups. Dan Biggar - who will retire from international rugby after the tournament - and Liam Williams are both fit in a major boost to Gatland.
Argentina, beaten in their tournament opener by England, came through a winner-takes-all encounter with Japan to book their place in the quarter-finals. They were largely disappointing in the pool stage though, and must improve significantly if they are to upset the odds here. Follow Wales vs Argentina live below, with expert analysis from Nick Purewal at the Stade Velodrome.
Live updates
1697298135Wales 10-0 Argentina
35 mins: Wales are in control here, but they are making a number of handling errors to go along with their repeated lineout struggles.
1697298084Wales 10-0 Argentina
31 mins: Cheika is incredulous up in the coaches’ box as Argentina produce an up-an-under but end up conceding another penalty.
However, a third Welsh lineout of this first half now goes astray. Elias really struggling with his accuracy in this first half.
1697297865Wales 10-0 Argentina
28 mins: Wales miss the chance to go 13-0 to the good as Biggar’s long-range penalty after supreme breakdown work from Reffell and Morgan misses wide to the left.
Chocobares has gone off for a HIA for Argentina. Newcastle’s Matias Moroni into the Pumas’ midfield.
1697297749Wales 10-0 Argentina
Standard Sport’s Nick Purewal at the Stade Velodrome
Wales break Argentina open again, but North’s bullet inside ball slams off Adams’ chest for a knock-on.
Aaron Wainwright’s lovely pass under huge pressure set up the break. Gatland’s boys are on song here.
1697297663Wales 10-0 Argentina
26 mins: Argentina need a brilliant turnover from Mateo Carreras to ease the latest period of Welsh pressure after an off-the-ball tackle on Reffell is whistled.
Another Wales lineout had not gone to plan, with Wainwright picking the ball up but becoming isolated in the tackle.
1697297509Wales 10-0 Argentina
23 mins: That’s another needless error under not much pressure from Argentina as a breakdown offence allows Biggar to boom down-field for another promising attacking platform.
The Pumas get a let-off though, with Wales hooker Elias’ lineout throw sailing too long and gathered by grateful blue and white shirts.
1697297344PENALTY! Wales 10-0 Argentina | Dan Biggar 20'
20 mins: No ill-effects from Biggar there as he steps up to drill a penalty and extend the Welsh first-half lead to 10 after Argentina are pinged for offside.
The Pumas are displaying a lot of concerning ill-discipline early on here.
1697297225Wales 7-0 Argentina
17 mins: The game is getting bogged down at the set-piece now as both sides try to establish scrum supremacy.
Biggar has been moving uncomfortably since trying to hit Chocobares a few moments ago.
Wales will be desperate for their retiring No10 to shake that off quickly.
As mentioned there’s no Gareth Anscombe on the bench due to a groin issue, so it’s three-cap Sam Costelow providing fly-half cover for Gatland today.
1697296963Wales 7-0 Argentina
Standard Sport’s Nick Purewal at the Stade Velodrome
Referee Jaco Peyper has pulled a calf seemingly... so England’s Karl Dickson will take over.
The former Harlequins scrum-half has risen quickly through the officiating ranks but now has to take charge in a way he would never have anticipated.
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Standard Sport’s Nick Purewal at the Stade Velodrome
Wales draw first blood with a lovely set play, Biggar feeding inside to North, who popped off the ground to Gareth Davies.
He in turn found Biggar for the scoring pass, with the 10 scooting under the sticks. A classic Gatland score if ever there was one. Biggar converts his own try, and 15 minutes in, Wales lead 7-0.
