2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A#Italy vs Uruguay

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|team1=FRA |team2=NZL |team3=ITA |team4=URU |team5=NAM

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|win_ITA=2 |draw_ITA=0 |loss_ITA=2 |pf_ITA=114 |pa_ITA=181 |tf_ITA=15 |ta_ITA=25 |b_ITA=2

|win_URU=1 |draw_URU=0 |loss_URU=3 |pf_URU=65 |pa_URU=164 |tf_URU=9 |ta_URU=21 |b_URU=1

|win_NAM=0 |draw_NAM=0 |loss_NAM=4 |pf_NAM=37 |pa_NAM=255 |tf_NAM=3 |ta_NAM=37 |b_NAM=0

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|name_ITA={{ru|ITA}}

|name_URU={{ru|URU}}

|name_NAM={{ru|NAM}}

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|result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=WC

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qualification to the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup

|col_WC=yellow1|text_WC=Qualification to the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup

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|date = 8 September 2023

|time = 21:15 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = {{ru-rt|FRA}}

|score = 27–13

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/855533/post-match-review-report-flash-potm-coach Report]

|away = {{ru|NZL}}

|try1 = Penaud 55' c
Jaminet 78' m

|con1 = Ramos (1/1) 57'

|pen1 = Ramos (5/7) 5', 20', 29', 65', 74'

|try2 = Tele'a (2) 2' m, 43' m

|con2 =

|pen2 = Mo'unga (1/1) 25'

|stadium = Stade de France, Saint-Denis

|attendance = 78,680{{cite web|title=France vs New Zealand – Summary – Rugby World Cup 2023 – 8 Sep, 2023 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/match?gameId=596154&league=164205 |website=ESPN |access-date=10 September 2023}}

|referee = Jaco Peyper (South Africa){{cite web|title=Rugby World Cup 2023 pool stage |url=https://www.world.rugby/the-game/high-performance/officiating/831282 |publisher=World Rugby |access-date=11 September 2023}}

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Notes:

• Antoine Dupont (France) and Nepo Laulala (New Zealand) earned their 50th test caps.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/07/antoine-dupont-rugby-world-cup-france-big-star-jonah-lomu/ |title=Antoine Dupont could be rugby's biggest star since Jonah Lomu |website=www.telegraph.co.uk |publisher=The Telegraph |date=7 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023}}
• Sam Cane was originally named in the New Zealand starting XV as captain, but withdrew prior to the match after sustaining an injury in the team's final training session. He was replaced by Tupou Vaa'i, whose place on the bench was taken by Brodie Retallick, while the captaincy was handed over to Ardie Savea.{{cite news|title=Rugby World Cup: All Blacks captain Sam Cane ruled out of match against France |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300967315/rugby-world-cup-all-blacks-captain-sam-cane-ruled-out-of-match-against-france |website=Stuff.co.nz |date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023}}
• This was New Zealand's first defeat in a Rugby World Cup pool stage fixture, and their heaviest defeat in a World Cup match.{{cite news|url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/france-hand-the-all-blacks-their-first-ever-rugby-world-cup-pool-stage-defeat |title=France hand All Blacks their first-ever Rugby World Cup pool stage defeat |website=www.planetrugby.com |publisher=Planet Rugby |date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/all-blacks-suffer-first-rugby-world-cup-pool-match-loss-in-history-as-france-start-with-a-bang-20230909-p5e3az.html |title=All Blacks claim they can still lift trophy after suffering heaviest World Cup defeat |website=www.smh.com.au |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023}}
• Mark Tele'a (New Zealand) scored the fastest try in a Rugby World Cup opening match, at 91 seconds.{{cite news|url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/watch-all-blacks-stun-the-stade-de-france-with-record-breaking-try-in-rugby-world-cup-opener-against-france |title=Watch: All Blacks stun the Stade de France with record-breaking try in Rugby World Cup opener against France |website=www.planetrugby.com |publisher=Planet Rugby |date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023}}

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|date = 9 September 2023

|time = 13:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|ITA}}

|score = 52–8

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/857311/italy-defeat-namibia-52-8-in-pool-a Report]

|away = {{ru|NAM}}

|try1 = L. Cannone 11' c
P. Garbisi 15' c
Lamb 46' c
Capuozzo 55' c
Faiva 74' c
Zuliani 78' c
Odogwu 80+3' c

|con1 = Allan (7/7) 12', 16', 48', 57', 75', 79', 80+4'

|pen1 = Allan (1/1) 8'

|try2 = Mouton 21' m

|pen2 = Swanepoel (1/2) 4'

|stadium = Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne

|attendance = 35,515

|referee = Andrew Brace (Ireland)

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Notes:

• This was Italy's largest victory (by margin) at the World Cup, surpassing their previous best of 41 points over Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and also their largest victory over Namibia.{{cite news|last1=Barbacci |first1=Roberto |date=9 September 2023 |title=Mondiali Rugby, Italia–Namibia è una vittoria da record per gli Azzurri. Ma c'è chi storce il naso |trans-title=Rugby World Cup, Italy–Namibia is a record win for the Azzurri. But some turn their noses up at it |url=https://sport.virgilio.it/italia-namibia-mondiali-rugby-2023-833557 |url-status=live |work=Virgilio.it |language=Italian |publisher=Italiaonline S.r.l. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230909183424/https://sport.virgilio.it/italia-namibia-mondiali-rugby-2023-833557 |archive-date=9 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023}}

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|date = 14 September 2023

|time = 21:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = {{ru-rt|FRA}}

|score = 27–12

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/862799/fra-27-12-uru-match-analysis Report]

|away = {{ru|URU}}

|try1 = Hastoy 10' c
Mauvaka 55' c
Bielle-Biarrey 74' c

|con1 = Jaminet (3/3) 11', 56', 75'

|pen1 = Jaminet (2/3) 3', 14'

|try2 = Freitas 6' m
Amaya 53' c

|con2 = Etcheverry (1/2) 54'

|stadium = Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq

|attendance = 48,821

|referee = Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

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Notes:

• This was the first ever meeting between these two sides at the Rugby World Cup.

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|date = 15 September 2023

|time = 21:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|NZL}}

|score = 71–3

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/863654/nzl-v-nam-match-analysis Report]

|away = {{ru|NAM}}

|try1 = Roigard (2) 2' c, 7' m
McKenzie (2) 20' c, 39' c
Fainga'anuku 25' m
Lienert-Brown 35' c
De Groot 49' m
Papalii 55' c
Havili 58' c
Clarke 67' c
Ioane 77' c

|con1 = McKenzie (8/11) 3', 20', 36', 40', 55', 59', 68', 78'

|pen2 = Swanepoel (1/1) 11'

|stadium = Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse

|attendance = 31,996

|referee = Luke Pearce (England)

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Notes:

• This was the first ever match which New Zealand performed Kapa o Pango against a Tier 2 nation.
• Sam Whitelock equalled the New Zealand test cap record, with 148 caps, drawing level with Richie McCaw.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/sam-whitelock-to-match-richie-mccaws-all-blacks-record/ |title='It's a great honour': Sam Whitelock to match Richie McCaw's All Blacks record |website=www.rugbypass.com |publisher=Rugby Pass |date=13 September 2023 |access-date=13 September 2023}}

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|date = 20 September 2023

|time = 17:45 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|ITA}}

|score = 38–17

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/866552/ita-38-17-uru-italy-come-from-behind-to-beat-uruguay Report]

|away = {{ru|URU}}

|try1 = Pani 7' c
Lamaro 46' c
Ioane 52' c
L. Cannone 56' c
Brex 61' c

|con1 = Allan (5/5) 8', 47', 53', 57', 62'

|pen1 = P. Garbisi (1/1) 70'

|try2 = Penalty try 27'
Freitas 37' c

|con2 = Etcheverry (1/1) 38'

|drop2 = Etcheverry (1/1) 42'

|stadium = Allianz Riviera, Nice

|attendance = 28,627

|referee = Angus Gardner (Australia)

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Notes:

• This was the first ever meeting between these two sides at a World Cup.
• Sebastian Negri (Italy) earned his 50th test cap.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/italys-negri-wary-dangerous-uruguay-2023-09-17/ |title=Italy's Negri wary of dangerous Uruguay |website=www.reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |date=17 September 2023 |access-date=17 September 2023}}
• Luca Bigi was originally named as the replacement hooker on the Italy bench, but withdrew prior to the match due to injury. He was replaced by Ivan Nemer, who took the position of substitute loosehead prop, while Federico Zani shifted across to the role of hooker.{{cite news|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/match/italy-vs-uruguay-at-l%27allianz-riviera-de-nice-20th-sep-2023/87850 |title=Italy v Uruguay, Rugby World Cup 2023 |website=www.ultimaterugby.com |publisher=Ultimate Rugby |date=21 September 2023 |access-date=21 September 2023}}

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|date = 21 September 2023

|time = 21:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|FRA}}

|score = 96–0

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/866869/fra-96-0-nam-dupont-injury-worry-overshadows-france-triumph Report]

|away = {{ru|NAM}}

|try1 = Penaud (3) 6' m, 21' c, 55' c
Danty (2) 9' c, 26' c
Ollivon (2) 18' c, 68' c
Flament 33' c
Dupont 38' c
Bielle-Biarrey (2) 40+1' c, 64' c
Couilloud 47' c
Jaminet 76' c
Penalty try 80'

|con1 = Ramos (12/13) 10', 18', 22', 27', 34', 39', 40+2', 48', 56', 65', 70', 77'

|stadium = Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

|attendance = 63,486

|referee = Matthew Carley (England)

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Notes:

• This was France's largest victory in test match history, and also their largest victory at the World Cup – surpassing their 87–10 win, also against Namibia, at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/france-namibia-score-result-rugby-world-cup-b2416248.html |title=France rack up record score in huge Rugby World Cup win over Namibia |website=www.independent.co.uk |publisher=The Independent |date=21 September 2023 |access-date=21 September 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/21/rugby-world-cup-antoine-dupont-injury-overshadows-france-record-win-namibia |title=Antoine Dupont injury overshadows France's record 96-0 win over Namibia |date=21 September 2023 |website=The Guardian |access-date=27 September 2023}}
• Oela Blaauw (Namibia) made his international debut.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/namibia-rotate-squad-world-cup-clash-with-hosts-france-2023-09-19/ |title=Namibia rotate squad for World Cup clash with hosts France |website=www.reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |date=19 September 2023 |access-date=21 September 2023}}

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|date = 27 September 2023

|time = 17:45 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|URU}}

|score = 36–26

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/870350/uru-36-26-nam-uruguay-comeback-denies-namibia-first-ever-rugby-world-cup-win Report]

|away = {{ru|NAM}}

|try1 = Amaya (2) 19' m, 49' c
Kessler 28' c
Arata 54' c
Basso 66' c

|con1 = Etcheverry (3/4) 29', 51', 55'
Berchesi (1/1) 67'

|pen1 = Berchesi (1/1) 74'

|try2 = Mouton 1' c
Greyling 11' c

|con2 = Swanepoel (2/2) 2', 12'

|pen2 = Swanepoel (4/4) 25', 35', 43', 69'

|stadium = Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu

|attendance = 49,342

|referee = Mathieu Raynal (France)

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Notes:

• This was the first ever meeting between these two sides at a World Cup.
• Namibia achieved their highest points total in a World Cup match, surpassing the 25 points scored against Fiji in 2011.
• Uruguay achieved their highest points total in a World Cup march, surpassing the 30 points scored against Fiji in 2019.

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|date = 29 September 2023

|time = 21:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|NZL}}

|score = 96–17

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/871039/nzl-96-17-ita-all-blacks-turn-on-the-style-in-spectacular-14-try-show Report]

|away = {{ru|ITA}}

|try1 = Jordan (2) 7' c, 70' c
Smith (3) 17' c, 27' c, 34' c
Tele'a 19' c
Savea (2) 22' c, 40+5' c
Retallick 50' c
Papalii 55' c
Coles (2) 61' m, 73' c
McKenzie 67' c
Lienert-Brown 76' c

|con1 = Mo'unga (9/10) 8', 18', 20, 23', 28', 35', 40+6', 51', 57'
McKenzie (4/4) 69', 71', 74', 77'

|try2 = Capuozzo 48' c
Ioane 80+1' c

|con2 = Allan (1/1) 49'
P. Garbisi (1/1) 80+3'

|pen2 = Allan (1/1) 10'

|stadium = Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu

|attendance = 57,083

|referee = Matthew Carley (England)

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Notes:

• Sam Whitelock became the most capped New Zealand player in test history, with 149 appearances, and the second most capped test player overall, behind only Wales international Alun Wyn Jones.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyworld.com/news/sam-whitelock-breaks-all-blacks-appearance-record-against-italy-160318 |title=Sam Whitelock breaks All Blacks appearance record against Italy |website=www.rugbyworld.com |publisher=Rugby World |date=29 September 2023 |access-date=29 September 2023}}

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|date = 5 October 2023

|time = 21:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|NZL}}

|score = 73–0

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/873915/nzl-73-0-uru-mckenzie-inspires-11-try-all-blacks-to-claim-quarter-final-spot Report]

|away = {{ru|URU}}

|try1 = McKenzie (2) 20' c, 53' c
Mo'unga 25' c
Jordan (2) 33' c, 65' c
Roigard 38' m
Newell 45' m
Fainga'anuku (3) 49' c, 68' c, 77' c
Williams 73' c

|con1 = Mo'unga (5/7) 21', 26', 34', 50', 54'
McKenzie (2/2) 66', 69'
B. Barrett (2/2) 74', 78'

|stadium = Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu

|attendance = 57,672

|referee = Wayne Barnes (England)

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Notes:

• This was the first ever meeting between these two sides.
• Sam Whitelock (New Zealand) became only the second player in history to earn 150 test caps. He also became the most capped player at the World Cup, with 23 appearances across four tournaments, surpassing Jason Leonard and Richie McCaw.
• This was the fifth match at the 2023 World Cup where the losing team failed to score any points – a new record for a single tournament, surpassing 2007 and 2019.

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|date = 6 October 2023

|time = 21:00 CEST (UTC+2)

|home = (1 BP) {{ru-rt|FRA}}

|score = 60–7

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/874519/fra-xx-xx-ita-match-analysis Report]

|away = {{ru|ITA}}

|try1 = Penaud (2) 2' c, 38' c
Bielle-Biarrey 13' c
Ramos 22' c
Jalibert 47' c
Mauvaka 54' c
Moefana (2) 64' c, 76' m

|con1 = Ramos (6/6) 4', 14', 23', 39', 48', 55'
Jaminet (1/2) 65'

|pen1 = Ramos (1/2) 7'
Jaminet (1/1) 80+1'

|try2 = Zuliani 71' c

|con2 = Allan (1/1) 72'

|stadium = Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu

|attendance = 58,102

|referee = Karl Dickson (England)

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Notes:

• Simone Ferrari and Luca Morisi (Italy) earned their 50th test caps.
• This was France's biggest ever win over Italy (by margin).