2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D#England vs Samoa

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Pool D of the 2023 Rugby World Cup began on 9 September 2023 and concluded on 8 October 2023. The pool included 2003 champions and 2019 runner-ups England, previous hosts Japan, and Argentina. They are joined by Samoa, the winner of the Oceania 1 qualifier, and tournament debutants Chile (Americas 2).{{cite web|url=https://www.world.rugby/news/619814/hosts-france-to-face-new-zealand-in-blockbuster-rwc-2023-opening-match |title=Hosts France to face New Zealand in blockbuster RWC 2023 opening match |date=26 February 2021 |access-date=17 July 2021}} England topped the group and Argentina placed second, thus allowing both teams to progress.

Teams

rowspan=2 width=15px\| {{tooltip\|Pos.\|Draw position}} !rowspan=2 width=175px\| Team !rowspan=2 width=15px\| Band !rowspan=2\| Confederation !rowspan=2\| Method of qualification !rowspan=2\| Date of qualification !rowspan=2 data-sort-type="number"\| {{tooltip\|Apps.\|Finals appearance}} !rowspan=2\| {{tooltip\|Last\|Last appearance}} !rowspan=2\| Previous best performance !colspan=2\| World Rugby Rankings{{cite web\|url=https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/mru \|title=Men's Ranking \|publisher=World Rugby \|access-date=29 January 2023}}
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1 January 2020{{refn\|group=nb\|The rankings of 1 January 2020 were used for seeding for the final draw.}} ! 4 September 2023
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style="text-align:center" \|D2	style="white-space:nowrap" \| {{ru\|JPN}}	2	Asia	Top 3 in 2019 RWC pool	5 October 2019	style="text-align:center" \| 10th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="3.1" \| Quarter-finals (2019)	style="text-align:center" \| 8	style="text-align:center" \| 14
style="text-align:center" \| D3	style=white-space:nowrap \| {{ru\|ARG}}	3	South America	Top 3 in 2019 RWC pool	9 October 2019	style="text-align:center" \| 10th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="5.1" \| Third place (2007)	style="text-align:center" \| 10	style="text-align:center" \| 6
style="text-align:center" \| D4	style=white-space:nowrap \| {{ru\|SAM}}	4{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Placeholder1\|As the identity of the Oceania 1 winners was not known at the time of the final draw, positions in the World Rugby Rankings were not taken into account, and the placeholder in the draw was automatically seeded into band 4.{{cite web\|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/590670/stage-set-for-rugby-world-cup-2023-draw \|title=Stage set for Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw \|publisher=World Rugby \|date=2 October 2020 \|access-date=29 January 2023}}}}	Oceania	Oceania 1	17 July 2021	style="text-align:center" \| 9th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="3.2" \| Quarter-finals (1991, 1995)	style="text-align:center" \| 15{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Placeholder1}}	style="text-align:center" \| 12
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Notes

Overview

In the opening match of Pool D, England defeated Argentina by 27–10. Despite losing Tom Curry to a red card for a dangerous head-to-head with Juan Cruz Mallía, England went over the line courtesy of a player-of-the-match performance from George Ford who scored three drop goals and six penalties, with Argentina's Rodrigo Bruni scoring the only try of the match.{{cite web|first=Tom|last=English|title=George Ford kicks 14-man England to superb Rugby World Cup victory|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66765159|date=9 September 2023|access-date=12 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} Japan faced debutants Chile the following day, in which Japan came out winners in a score of 42–12 despite the best efforts of Chile in their first World Cup appearance.{{cite web|first=Phil|last=Cartwright|title=Rugby World Cup debutants beaten in Toulouse|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66764171|date=10 September 2023|access-date=12 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} After a six day rest, Samoa played their first match of the pool against Chile in which they came out with a 43–10 bonus-point victory in Bordeaux.{{cite web|first=Alastair|last=Telfer|title=Samoa begin Rugby World Cup with bonus-point win|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66830745|date=16 September 2023|access-date=16 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} The next day, England secured a bonus point victory over Japan in a 34–12 win.{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Henson|title=England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66838891|date=17 September 2023|access-date=17 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}}

On 22 September, Argentina defeated Samoa with a scoreline of 19–10, with Emiliano Boffelli securing a converted try and 3 penalties, earning him player of the match. The result left the group finely poised and lifted hopes of progression to the knockout stage for Argentina.{{cite web|title=Emiliano Boffelli stars as Pumas kickstart World Cup campaign|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66895069|date=22 September 2023|access-date=22 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} The next day, England moved on to the brink of qualifying for the knockout stage, after defeating Chile with a scoreline of 71–0 with Henry Arundell earning player of the match having scored five tries in the match. Chile were officially eliminated from the tournament following the result.{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Henson|title=Henry Arundell scores five tries in Rugby World Cup pool game|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66902826|date=23 September 2023|access-date=23 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} As Pool D began to near its conclusion, Japan faced Samoa on 28 September in a match of high stakes for both sides. Tries from Lappies Labuschagné, Michael Leitch and Kazuki Himeno secured Japan a 28–22 victory over the Samoans to boost their hopes of progression to the knockout stage, while officially securing England's place who were thus confirmed to top the pool. Samoa, who lost Ben Lam to a red card for an upright tackle, were left requiring a victory in their final match against England to have a chance at progression.{{cite web|first=Emma|last=Smith|title=Brave Blossoms' win puts England into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66952630|date=28 September 2023|access-date=29 September 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} Two days later, on 30 September, Chile played their last match of their first ever Rugby World Cup against Argentina in Nantes in what was the first ever meeting between two South American sides in a World Cup. The Argentinians raced to a 59–5 victory over the Chileans, scoring eight tries along with strong kicking from Nicolás Sánchez and Santiago Carreras to set up a showdown with Japan on the final matchday to decide who would join England in the quarter-finals.

On 7 October, England played their final match of the pool against Samoa in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Despite a valiant effort from the Samoans, who scored two tries through Nigel Ah Wong, England edged the match 18–17 thanks to a Danny Care try in the 73rd minute. That gave England a clean sweep of wins from Pool D and qualification for the quarter-finals; it also eliminated any hope of Samoa progressing themselves, confirming Argentina and Japan as the other two qualifiers for the 2027 Rugby World Cup before their final match took place.{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Henson|title=England sneak narrow win in final Rugby World Cup pool game|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67041879|date=7 October 2023|access-date=7 October 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}} That final match the following day would decide who would finish second and join England in the knockout stage. The high stakes match took place in Nantes, where Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick as Argentina came out 39–27 victors in a 66-point thriller to finish second in the pool and send themselves through to the quarter-finals with England; Argentina won the match 39–27, consigning Japan to third place.{{cite web|first=Emma|last=Smith|title=Pumas set up Wales quarter-final with thrilling win|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67046362|date=8 October 2023|access-date=8 October 2023|publisher=BBC Sport}}

Standings

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Matches

=England vs Argentina=

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|pen1 = Ford (6/6) 10', 46', 54', 59', 66', 75'

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|stadium = Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

|attendance = 63,118

|referee = Mathieu Raynal (France){{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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FB	15	Freddie Steward
RW	14	Jonny May
OC	13	Joe Marchant
IC	12	Manu Tuilagi		{{suboff\|69}}
LW	11	Elliot Daly
FH	10	George Ford		{{suboff\|76}}
SH	9	Alex Mitchell		{{suboff\|59}}
N8	8	Ben Earl
OF	7	Tom Curry	{{sentoff\|0\|3}}
BF	6	Courtney Lawes (c)		{{suboff\|65}}
RL	5	Ollie Chessum		{{suboff\|59}}
LL	4	Maro Itoje
TP	3	Dan Cole		{{suboff\|50}}
HK	2	Jamie George		{{suboff\|72}}
LP	1	Ellis Genge		{{suboff\|54}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Theo Dan		{{subon\|72}}
PR	17	Joe Marler		{{subon\|54}}
PR	18	Will Stuart		{{subon\|50}}
LK	19	George Martin		{{subon\|59}}
FL	20	Lewis Ludlam		{{subon\|66}}
SH	21	Danny Care		{{subon\|59}}
FH	22	Marcus Smith		{{subon\|76}}
CE	23	Ollie Lawrence		{{subon\|69}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|ENG}} Steve Borthwick

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FB	15	Juan Cruz Mallía		colspan=2\| {{blood bin\|3\|10}}
RW	14	Emiliano Boffelli
OC	13	Lucio Cinti
IC	12	Santiago Chocobares
LW	11	Mateo Carreras				{{suboff\|63}}
FH	10	Santiago Carreras	{{yel\|10}}
SH	9	Gonzalo Bertranou		{{suboff\|69}}
N8	8	Juan Martín González		{{suboff\|59}}
OF	7	Marcos Kremer
BF	6	Pablo Matera
RL	5	Tomás Lavanini		{{suboff\|50}}
LL	4	Matías Alemanno		{{suboff\|40}}
TP	3	Francisco Gómez Kodela		{{suboff\|63}}
HK	2	Julián Montoya (c)		{{suboff\|69}}
LP	1	Thomas Gallo		{{suboff\|50}}	{{subon\|69}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Agustín Creevy		{{subon\|69}}
PR	17	Joel Sclavi		{{subon\|50}}	{{suboff\|69}}
PR	18	Eduardo Bello		{{subon\|63}}
LK	19	Guido Petti		{{subon\|40}}
LK	20	Pedro Rubiolo		{{subon\|50}}
FL	21	Rodrigo Bruni		{{subon\|59}}
SH	22	Lautaro Bazán		{{subon\|69}}
CE	23	Matías Moroni		{{subon\|3}}	{{suboff\|10}}	{{subon\|63}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|AUS}} Michael Cheika

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Player of the Match:

George Ford (England){{cite news|title=Ford drops Argentina: England win Pool D opener 27-10 in Marseille |url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/857375/ford-inspires-england-to-27-10-win-over-argentina-in-marseille |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=9 September 2023 |access-date=11 September 2023 }}

Assistant referees:

Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Pierre Brousset (France)

Television match official:

Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Notes:

Tom Curry became the first England player to be sent off at a Rugby World Cup. It was also the fastest red card in a World Cup match, and the first ever to be issued at the tournament via the World Rugby foul play review process (a system introduced in August 2023, during the Summer Nations Series).{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/englands-tom-curry-red-carded-2-minutes-into-world-cup-opener/ |title=England's Tom Curry red carded 2 minutes into World Cup Pool D opener |website=www.rugbypass.com |publisher=Rugby Pass |date=9 September 2023 |access-date=9 September 2023}}

=Japan vs Chile=

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|score = 42–12

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|away = {{ru|CHI}}

|try1 = Fakatava (2) 8' c, 40+1' c
Naikabula 30' c
Leitch 53' c
Nakamura 71' c
Dearns 79' c

|con1 = Matsuda (6/6) 10', 31', 40+2', 54', 73', 80+1'

|try2 = Fernández 6' c
A. Escobar 48' m

|con2 = Videla (1/2) 7'

|stadium = Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse

|attendance = 30,187

|referee = Nic Berry (Australia)

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FB	15	Semisi Masirewa		{{suboff\|56}}
RW	14	Kotaro Matsushima
OC	13	Dylan Riley	{{yel\|46}}
IC	12	Ryōto Nakamura
LW	11	Jone Naikabula		{{suboff\|63}}
FH	10	Rikiya Matsuda
SH	9	Yutaka Nagare (c)		{{suboff\|61}}
N8	8	Jack Cornelsen
OF	7	Kanji Shimokawa		{{suboff\|50}}
BF	6	Michael Leitch
RL	5	Amato Fakatava		{{suboff\|55}}
LL	4	Amanaki Saumaki
TP	3	Koo Ji-won
HK	2	Atsushi Sakate		{{suboff\|50}}
LP	1	Keita Inagaki		{{suboff\|58}}
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HK	16	Shōta Horie		{{subon\|50}}
PR	17	Craig Millar		{{subon\|58}}
PR	18	Asaeli Ai Valu
LK	19	Warner Dearns		{{subon\|55}}
FL	20	Shota Fukui		{{subon\|50}}
SH	21	Naoto Saitō		{{subon\|61}}
CE	22	Tomoki Osada		{{subon\|63}}
WG	23	Lomano Lemeki		{{subon\|56}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|NZL}} Jamie Joseph

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FB	15	Iñaki Ayarza
RW	14	Santiago Videla
OC	13	Domingo Saavedra
IC	12	Nicolás Garafulic
LW	11	Franco Velarde		{{suboff\|29}}	{{subon\|35}}	{{suboff\|56}}
FH	10	Rodrigo Fernández
SH	9	Marcelo Torrealba
N8	8	Alfonso Escobar
OF	7	Raimundo Martínez		{{suboff\|58}}
BF	6	Martín Sigren (c)	{{yel\|37}}
RL	5	Javier Eissman		{{suboff\|56}}
LL	4	Clemente Saavedra		{{suboff\|65}}
TP	3	Matías Dittus	{{yel\|24}}			{{suboff\|68}}
HK	2	Diego Escobar		{{suboff\|58}}
LP	1	Javier Carrasco
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HK	16	Augusto Böhme		{{subon\|58}}
PR	17	Salvador Lues
PR	18	Iñaki Gurruchaga		{{subon\|29}}	{{suboff\|35}}	{{subon\|68}}
LK	19	Pablo Huete		{{subon\|65}}
LK	20	Santiago Pedrero		{{subon\|56}}
FL	21	Ignacio Silva		{{subon\|58}}
SH	22	Lukas Carvallo
CE	23	José Ignacio Larenas				{{subon\|56}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|URU}} Pablo Lemoine

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Player of the Match:

Amato Fakatava (Japan){{cite news|title= Japan score six tries to beat 'spirited' Chile 42-12 in Pool D |url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/859818/jap-42-12-chi-japan-score-six-tries-to-beat-chile-in-toulouse |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=10 September 2023 |access-date=11 September 2023 }}

Assistant referees:

Karl Dickson (England)

Andrea Piardi (Italy)

Television match official:

Tom Foley (England)

Notes:

This was the first ever meeting between these two nations.
This was Chile's first game at a Rugby World Cup.{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/chile-rugby-world-cup-torrealba-2897d8530015d9806bd2f30accf811ba |title=Chile savoring every moment of Rugby World Cup debut. Even a big defeat. |website=apnews.com |publisher=Associated Press |date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023}}
Keita Inagaki (Japan) earned his 50th test cap.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyasia247.com/japan-vs-chile-preview-rwc-2023-pool-d-pool-match/ |title=Japan vs Chile Preview - RWC 2023 Pool D Pool Match |website=www.rugbyasia247.com |publisher=Rugby Asia 24/7 |date=8 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023}}
Kazuki Himeno was originally named in the starting line-up for Japan, but withdrew prior to the match due to a calf injury. He was replaced in the back row by Jack Cornelsen, whose initial position in the second row was taken by Amanaki Saumaki, while the captaincy was handed over to Yutaka Nagare.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/japan-skipper-himeno-withdrawn-from-team-for-chile/ |title=Japan skipper Himeno withdrawn from team for Chile |website=www.rugbypass.com |publisher=Rugby Pass |date=10 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023}}

=Samoa vs Chile=

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|time = 15:00 CEST (UTC+2)

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

|score = 43–10

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|away = {{ru|CHI}}

|try1 = Paia'aua 40+1' c
Taumateine 42' m
Lee 47' m
Malolo (2) 52' c, 80+1' c

|con1 = Leali'ifano (2/4) 40+2', 53'
Sopoaga (1/1) 80+2'

|pen1 = Leali'ifano (4/4) 4', 10', 14', 36'

|try2 = Dittus 6' c

|con2 = Videla (1/1) 7'

|pen2 = Garafulic (1/1) 30'

|stadium = Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux

|attendance = 39,291

|referee = Paul Williams (New Zealand)

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FB	15	Duncan Paia'aua
RW	14	Danny Toala		{{suboff\|64}}
OC	13	Ulupano Seuteni	{{yel\|6}}
IC	12	Tumua Manu		{{suboff\|56}}
LW	11	Nigel Ah Wong
FH	10	Christian Leali'ifano
SH	9	Jonathan Taumateine		{{suboff\|54}}
N8	8	Steve Luatua		{{suboff\|58}}
OF	7	Fritz Lee
BF	6	Taleni Seu
RL	5	Theo McFarland
LL	4	Chris Vui		{{suboff\|58}}
TP	3	Michael Alaalatoa (c)		{{suboff\|54}}
HK	2	Seilala Lam		{{suboff\|41}}
LP	1	James Lay		{{suboff\|54}}
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HK	16	Sama Malolo		{{subon\|41}}
PR	17	Jordan Lay		{{subon\|54}}
PR	18	Paul Alo-Emile		{{subon\|54}}
LK	19	Sam Slade		{{subon\|58}}
FL	20	Jordan Taufua		{{subon\|58}}
SH	21	Ere Enari	{{yel\|64}}	{{subon\|54}}
FH	22	Lima Sopoaga		{{subon\|56}}
WG	23	Ed Fidow		{{subon\|64}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|SAM}} Seilala Mapusua

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FB	15	Iñaki Ayarza
RW	14	Santiago Videla		{{suboff\|22}}
OC	13	Domingo Saavedra
IC	12	Matías Garafulic
LW	11	José Larenas
FH	10	Rodrigo Fernández
SH	9	Marcelo Torrealba		{{suboff\|62}}
N8	8	Raimundo Martínez		{{suboff\|41}}
OF	7	Clemente Saavedra			{{suboff\|74}}
BF	6	Martín Sigren (c)
RL	5	Santiago Pedrero		{{suboff\|54}}
LL	4	Pablo Huete		{{suboff\|41}}
TP	3	Matías Dittus		{{suboff\|70}}	{{subon\|74}}
HK	2	Tomás Dussaillant		{{suboff\|41}}	{{subon\|64}}
LP	1	Javier Carrasco		{{suboff\|41}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Diego Escobar		{{subon\|41}}	{{suboff\|64}}
PR	17	Salvador Lues		{{subon\|41}}
PR	18	Esteban Inostroza	{{yel\|71}}	{{subon\|70}}
LK	19	Javier Eissman		{{subon\|41}}
FL	20	Alfonso Escobar	{{yel\|63}}	{{subon\|41}}
FL	21	Ignacio Silva		{{subon\|54}}
SH	22	Benjamín Videla		{{subon\|62}}
CE	23	Pablo Casas		{{subon\|22}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|URU}} Pablo Lemoine

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Player of the Match:

Theo McFarland (Samoa){{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/864046/sam-10-chi-samoa-claim-a-bonus-point-win-over-chile?lang=en |title=SAM 43-10 CHI: Samoa claim a bonus-point win over Chile |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=16 September 2023 |access-date=16 September 2023 |language=en}}

Assistant referees:

Angus Gardner (Australia)

James Doleman (New Zealand)

Television match official:

Brett Cronan (Australia)

Notes:

This was the first ever meeting between these two nations.{{cite news|url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/samoa-v-chile-preview-pacific-islanders-to-win-compelling-world-cup-clash |title=Samoa v Chile preview: Pacific Islanders to win compelling World Cup clash |website=www.planetrugby.com |publisher=Planet Rugby |date=15 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023}}
Benjamín Videla (Chile) made his international debut.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/underdogs-chile-make-four-changes-samoa-game-2023-09-14/ |title=Underdogs Chile make four changes for Samoa game |website=www.reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |date=14 September 2023 |access-date=16 September 2023}}

=England vs Japan=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 17 September 2023

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

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

|score = 34–12

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/864205/eng-34-12-jpn-england-get-a-heads-up-to-beat-japan Report]

|away = {{ru|JPN}}

|try1 = Ludlam 24' c
Lawes 56' c
Steward 66' c
Marchant 80+1' c

|con1 = Ford (4/4) 26', 56', 67', 80+1'

|pen1 = Ford (2/3) 4', 42'

|pen2 = Matsuda (4/4) 15', 23', 32', 54'

|stadium = Allianz Riviera, Nice

|attendance = 30,500

|referee = Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)

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FB	15	Freddie Steward	{{suboff\|69}}
RW	14	Jonny May
OC	13	Joe Marchant
IC	12	Manu Tuilagi	{{suboff\|69}}
LW	11	Elliot Daly
FH	10	George Ford
SH	9	Alex Mitchell	{{suboff\|60}}
N8	8	Lewis Ludlam	{{suboff\|51}}
OF	7	Ben Earl
BF	6	Courtney Lawes (c)	colspan=2\| {{blood bin\|63\|73}}
RL	5	Ollie Chessum			{{suboff\|74}}
LL	4	Maro Itoje
TP	3	Kyle Sinckler	{{suboff\|51}}
HK	2	Jamie George	{{suboff\|74}}
LP	1	Joe Marler	{{suboff\|60}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Theo Dan	{{subon\|74}}
PR	17	Ellis Genge	{{subon\|60}}
PR	18	Will Stuart	{{subon\|51}}
LK	19	George Martin	{{subon\|63}}	{{suboff\|73}}	{{subon\|74}}
N8	20	Billy Vunipola	{{subon\|51}}
SH	21	Ben Youngs	{{subon\|60}}
FH	22	Marcus Smith	{{subon\|69}}
CE	23	Ollie Lawrence	{{subon\|69}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|ENG}} Steve Borthwick

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FB	15	Semisi Masirewa	{{suboff\|7}}
RW	14	Kotaro Matsushima
OC	13	Tomoki Osada
IC	12	Ryōto Nakamura
LW	11	Jone Naikabula	{{suboff\|50}}
FH	10	Rikiya Matsuda
SH	9	Yutaka Nagare	{{suboff\|65}}
N8	8	Kazuki Himeno (c)
OF	7	Lappies Labuschagné	{{suboff\|74}}
BF	6	Michael Leitch
RL	5	Amato Fakatava	{{suboff\|62}}
LL	4	Jack Cornelsen
TP	3	Koo Ji-won	{{suboff\|41}}
HK	2	Shōta Horie	{{suboff\|62}}
LP	1	Keita Inagaki	{{suboff\|50}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Atsushi Sakate	{{subon\|62}}
PR	17	Craig Millar	{{subon\|50}}
PR	18	Asaeli Ai Valu	{{subon\|41}}
LK	19	Warner Dearns	{{subon\|62}}
FL	20	Kanji Shimokawa	{{subon\|74}}
SH	21	Naoto Saitō	{{subon\|65}}
CE	22	Dylan Riley	{{subon\|50}}
WG	23	Lomano Lemeki	{{subon\|7}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|NZL}} Jamie Joseph

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Player of the Match:

George Ford (England){{cite news|title=ENG 34-12 JPN: England get a heads up to beat Japan |url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/864205/eng-34-12-jpn-england-get-a-heads-up-to-beat-japan |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=17 September 2023 |access-date=17 September 2023 }}

Assistant referees:

Nic Berry (Australia)

Andrea Piardi (Italy)

Television match official:

Joy Neville (Ireland)

Notes:

This was the first match between England and Japan at a Rugby World Cup since the inaugural tournament in 1987, when the two nations met in the pool stages.{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/match/21967.html |title=England vs Japan 1987 |website=en.espn.co.uk |publisher=ESPN |access-date=15 September 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.worldrugby.org/match/2176 |title=England vs Japan 1987 |website=www.worldrugby.org |publisher=World Rugby |access-date=15 September 2023}}

=Argentina vs Samoa=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 22 September 2023

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

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

|score = 19–10

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/867392/arg-19-10-sam-argentina-back-on-track-with-win-over-samoa Report]

|away = {{ru|SAM}}

|try1 = Boffelli 9' c

|con1 = Boffelli (1/1) 10'

|pen1 = Boffelli (3/4) 25', 34', 54'
Sánchez (1/1) 80'

|try2 = Malolo 75' c

|con2 = Leuila (1/1) 75'

|pen2 = Leali'ifano (1/3) 28'

|stadium = Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne

|attendance = 38,358

|referee = Nic Berry (Australia)

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FB	15	Juan Cruz Mallía
RW	14	Emiliano Boffelli
OC	13	Matías Moroni	{{suboff\|71}}
IC	12	Santiago Chocobares
LW	11	Mateo Carreras
FH	10	Santiago Carreras	{{suboff\|67}}
SH	9	Gonzalo Bertranou	{{suboff\|67}}
N8	8	Juan Martín González	{{suboff\|56}}
OF	7	Marcos Kremer
BF	6	Pablo Matera
RL	5	Matías Alemanno	{{suboff\|61}}
LL	4	Guido Petti
TP	3	Eduardo Bello	{{suboff\|43}}
HK	2	Julián Montoya (c)	{{suboff\|73}}
LP	1	Thomas Gallo	{{suboff\|80}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Agustín Creevy	{{subon\|73}}
PR	17	Mayco Vivas	{{subon\|80}}
PR	18	Francisco Gómez Kodela	{{subon\|43}}
LK	19	Pedro Rubiolo	{{subon\|61}}
FL	20	Rodrigo Bruni	{{subon\|56}}
SH	21	Tomás Cubelli	{{subon\|67}}
FH	22	Nicolás Sánchez	{{subon\|67}}
CE	23	Lucio Cinti	{{subon\|71}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|AUS}} Michael Cheika

|style="vertical-align:top"|350px

|style="vertical-align:top; width:50%"|

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FB	15	Duncan Paia'aua	{{yel\|1}}	{{suboff\|58}}
RW	14	Nigel Ah Wong
OC	13	Ulupano Seuteni		{{suboff\|49}}
IC	12	Tumua Manu
LW	11	Ben Lam
FH	10	Christian Leali'ifano
SH	9	Jonathan Taumateine
N8	8	Steven Luatua		{{suboff\|60}}
OF	7	Fritz Lee
BF	6	Theo McFarland
RL	5	Chris Vui (c)
LL	4	Brian Alainu'uese		{{suboff\|55}}
TP	3	Paul Alo-Emile		{{suboff\|55}}
HK	2	Seilala Lam		{{suboff\|56}}
LP	1	James Lay		{{suboff\|55}}
colspan=3\|Replacements:
HK	16	Sama Malolo		{{subon\|56}}
PR	17	Charlie Faumuina		{{subon\|55}}
PR	18	Michael Alaalatoa		{{subon\|55}}
LK	19	Taleni Seu		{{subon\|55}}
FL	20	Jordan Taufua		{{subon\|60}}
SH	21	Melani Matavao
CE	22	D'Angelo Leuila		{{subon\|49}}
FB	23	Danny Toala		{{subon\|58}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|SAM}} Seilala Mapusua

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Player of the Match:

Emiliano Boffelli (Argentina){{cite news|title=ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa |url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/867392/arg-19-10-sam-argentina-back-on-track-with-win-over-samoa |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=22 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023 }}

Assistant referees:

Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)

Jordan Way (Australia)

Television match official:

Brett Cronan (Australia)

Notes:

Ben Lam (Samoa) made his international debut.{{cite news|url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/samoa-hand-ben-lam-a-start-in-tweaked-side-for-crucial-rugby-world-cup-clash-with-argentina |title=Samoa start Ben Lam for crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina |website=www.planetrugby.com |publisher=Planet Rugby |date=20 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023}}

=England vs Chile=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 23 September 2023

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

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

|score = 71–0

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/868180/eng-71-0-chi-five-tries-by-arundell-as-england-win Report]

|away = {{ru|CHI}}

|try1 = Arundell (5) 20' m, 30' m, 48' c, 60' c, 69' m
Dan (2) 24' c, 45' c
Rodd 35' c
Smith (2) 40' c, 77' c
Willis 80' c

|con1 = Farrell (8/11) 25', 36', 40+2', 46', 49', 62', 78', 80+1'

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

|attendance = 44,315

|referee = Jaco Peyper (South Africa)

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FB	15	Marcus Smith
RW	14	Henry Arundell
OC	13	Elliot Daly	{{suboff\|50}}
IC	12	Ollie Lawrence
LW	11	Max Malins	{{suboff\|71}}
FH	10	Owen Farrell (c)
SH	9	Danny Care	{{suboff\|50}}
N8	8	Billy Vunipola	{{suboff\|67}}
OF	7	Jack Willis
BF	6	Lewis Ludlam	{{suboff\|55}}
RL	5	George Martin
LL	4	David Ribbans
TP	3	Kyle Sinckler	{{suboff\|55}}
HK	2	Theo Dan	{{suboff\|55}}
LP	1	Bevan Rodd	{{suboff\|55}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Jack Walker	{{subon\|55}}
PR	17	Joe Marler	{{subon\|55}}
PR	18	Will Stuart	{{subon\|55}}
LK	19	Ollie Chessum	{{subon\|55}}
FL	20	Ben Earl	{{subon\|67}}
SH	21	Ben Youngs	{{subon\|50}}
FH	22	George Ford	{{subon\|50}}
CE	23	Joe Marchant	{{subon\|71}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|ENG}} Steve Borthwick

|style="vertical-align:top"|350px

|style="vertical-align:top;width:50%"|

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cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto"
FB	15	Francisco Urroz
RW	14	Cristobal Game
OC	13	Domingo Saavedra
IC	12	Matías Garafulic		{{suboff\|78}}
LW	11	Franco Velarde		{{suboff\|63}}
FH	10	Rodrigo Fernández
SH	9	Benjamín Videla
N8	8	Alfonso Escobar		{{suboff\|63}}
OF	7	Ignacio Silva		{{suboff\|41}}
BF	6	Martín Sigren (c)
RL	5	Javier Eissman		{{suboff\|62}}
LL	4	Clemente Saavedra
TP	3	Matías Dittus	{{yel\|44}}	{{suboff\|63}}	{{subon\|77}}
HK	2	Augusto Böhme		{{suboff\|56}}
LP	1	Salvador Lues		{{suboff\|56}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Tomás Dussaillant		{{subon\|56}}
PR	17	Vittorio Lastra		{{subon\|56}}
PR	18	Iñaki Gurruchaga		{{subon\|63}}	{{suboff\|77}}
LK	19	Pablo Huete		{{subon\|62}}
FL	20	Thomas Orchard		{{subon\|63}}
FL	21	Raimundo Martínez		{{subon\|41}}
SH	22	Lukas Carvallo		{{subon\|78}}
FB	23	Iñaki Ayarza		{{subon\|63}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|URU}} Pablo Lemoine

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Player of the Match:

Henry Arundell (England){{cite news|title=ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win |url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/868180/eng-71-0-chi-five-tries-by-arundell-as-england-win |website=rugbyworldcup.com |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=23 September 2023 |accessdate=24 September 2023 }}

Assistant referees:

Pierre Brousset (France)

Andrea Piardi (Italy)

Television match official:

Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Notes:

This was the first ever meeting between these two nations.
England recorded their first ever clean sheet in a World Cup match.
With five tries, Henry Arundell equalled the England record for most tries scored by one player in a test match (shared with Douglas Lambert, Josh Lewsey and Rory Underwood).{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-chile-rugby-world-cup-henry-arundell-b1109024.html |title=Arundell equals England record with five-try haul in Chile demolition |website=www.standard.co.uk |publisher=Evening Standard |date=23 September 2023 |access-date=23 September 2023}}

=Japan vs Samoa=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 28 September 2023

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

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

|score = 28–22

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/870598/jpn-28-22-sam-brave-blossoms-eyeing-last-eight Report]

|away = {{ru|SAM}} (1 BP)

|try1 = Labuschagné 13' c
Leitch 32' c
Himeno 48' m

|con1 = Matsuda (2/3) 15', 33'

|pen1 = Matsuda (3/3) 28', 56', 75'

|try2 = S. Lam 38' m
Paia'aua 65' c
Leali'ifano 78' c

|con2 = Leali'ifano (2/3) 66', 79'

|pen2 = Leuila (1/2) 25'

|stadium = Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse

|attendance = 31,794

|referee = Jaco Peyper (South Africa)

}}

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FB	15	Lomano Lemeki
RW	14	Kotaro Matsushima
OC	13	Dylan Riley
IC	12	Ryōto Nakamura		{{suboff\|75}}
LW	11	Jone Naikabula		{{suboff\|41}}	{{subon\|47}}
FH	10	Rikiya Matsuda		{{suboff\|77}}
SH	9	Naoto Saitō		{{suboff\|75}}
N8	8	Kazuki Himeno (c)
OF	7	Lappies Labuschagné		colspan=2\| {{blood bin\|47\|58}}
BF	6	Michael Leitch		{{suboff\|75}}
RL	5	Amato Fakatava
LL	4	Jack Cornelsen				{{suboff\|63}}
TP	3	Koo Ji-won		{{suboff\|47}}
HK	2	Shōta Horie	{{yel\|37}}			{{suboff\|58}}
LP	1	Keita Inagaki		{{suboff\|47}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Atsushi Sakate		{{subon\|41}}	{{suboff\|47}}	{{subon\|58}}
PR	17	Craig Millar		{{subon\|47}}
PR	18	Asaeli Ai Valu		{{subon\|47}}
LK	19	Warner Dearns		{{subon\|47}}	{{suboff\|58}}	{{subon\|63}}
FL	20	Kanji Shimokawa		{{subon\|75}}
SH	21	Kenta Fukuda		{{subon\|75}}
FH	22	Lee Seung-sin		{{subon\|77}}
CE	23	Tomoki Osada		{{subon\|75}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|NZL}} Jamie Joseph

|style="vertical-align:top"|350px

|style="vertical-align:top;width:50%"|

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cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto"
FB	15	Duncan Paia'aua
RW	14	Ed Fidow		{{suboff\|73}}
OC	13	Tumua Manu
IC	12	D'Angelo Leuila		{{suboff\|33}}
LW	11	Ben Lam	{{sent off\|0\|47}}
FH	10	Christian Leali'ifano
SH	9	Jonathan Taumateine	{{yel\|32}}	{{suboff\|58}}
N8	8	Jordan Taufua		{{suboff\|58}}
OF	7	Fritz Lee (c)
BF	6	Taleni Seu		{{suboff\|5}}
RL	5	Theo McFarland
LL	4	Steven Luatua
TP	3	Paul Alo-Emile		{{suboff\|51}}
HK	2	Seilala Lam		{{suboff\|51}}
LP	1	James Lay		{{suboff\|51}}
colspan=3\|Replacements:
HK	16	Sama Malolo		{{subon\|51}}
PR	17	Jordan Lay		{{subon\|51}}
PR	18	Michael Alaalatoa		{{subon\|51}}
LK	19	Brian Alainu'uese		{{subon\|5}}
FL	20	Alamanda Motuga		{{subon\|58}}
SH	21	Melani Matavao		{{subon\|58}}
WG	22	Neria Fomai		{{subon\|73}}
FB	23	Danny Toala		{{subon\|33}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|SAM}} Seilala Mapusua

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Player of the Match:

Lomano Lemeki (Japan){{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/870598/jpn-28-22-sam-brave-blossoms-eyeing-last-eight |title=JPN 28-22 SAM: Brave Blossoms eyeing last eight |website=rugbyworldcup.com |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=28 September 2023 |access-date=28 September 2023}}

Assistant referees:

Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Craig Evans (Wales)

Television match official:

Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Notes:

Kenta Fukuda (Japan) made his international debut.{{cite news|url=http://en.rugby-japan.jp/?p=30404 |title=Japan's Victory Keeps Quarterfinal Dreams Alive at Rugby World Cup |website=en.rugby-japan.jp |publisher=Japan Rugby |date=3 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023}}
Yutaka Nagare was originally named in the starting line-up for Japan, but withdrew prior to the match due to injury. He was replaced by Naoto Saitō, whose place on the bench was taken by Kenta Fukuda.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/samoa-skipper-vui-japan-scrumhalf-nagare-out-pool-d-clash-2023-09-28/ |title=Samoa skipper Vui, Japan scrumhalf Nagare out of Pool D clash |website=www.reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |date=28 September 2023 |access-date=28 September 2023}}
Chris Vui was originally named in the starting line-up for Samoa as captain, but withdrew prior to the match due to injury. He was replaced by Steven Luatua, whose place on the bench was taken by Brian Alainu'uese, while the captaincy was transferred to Fritz Lee.

=Argentina vs Chile=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 30 September 2023

|time = 15:00 CEST (UTC+2)

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

|score = 59–5

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/871699/arg-59-5-chi-argentina-closing-in-on-last-eight-place Report]

|away = {{ru|CHI}}

|try1 = Sánchez 9' c
González (2) 16' c, 68' c
Creevy 23' c
Bogado 46' c
Isgro 64' c
Ruiz 77' c
S. Carreras 79' c

|con1 = Sánchez (6/6) 10', 17', 24', 47', 65', 69'
S. Carreras (2/2) 78', 80+1'

|pen1 = Sánchez (1/1) 13'

|try2 = Dussaillant 73' m

|stadium = Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes

|attendance = 33,963

|referee = Paul Williams (New Zealand)

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FB	15	Martín Bogado
RW	14	Rodrigo Isgro	{{yel\|26}}
OC	13	Lucio Cinti		colspan=2\| {{blood bin\|12\|23}}
IC	12	Jerónimo de la Fuente (c)
LW	11	Juan Imhoff				{{suboff\|62}}
FH	10	Nicolás Sánchez		{{suboff\|77}}
SH	9	Tomás Cubelli		{{suboff\|47}}
N8	8	Facundo Isa
OF	7	Marcos Kremer		{{suboff\|51}}
BF	6	Juan Martín González
RL	5	Pedro Rubiolo
LL	4	Guido Petti		{{suboff\|62}}
TP	3	Eduardo Bello		{{suboff\|47}}
HK	2	Agustín Creevy		{{suboff\|55}}
LP	1	Joel Sclavi		{{suboff\|62}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Ignacio Ruiz		{{subon\|55}}
PR	17	Mayco Vivas		{{subon\|62}}
PR	18	Francisco Gómez Kodela		{{subon\|47}}
LK	19	Matías Alemanno		{{subon\|51}}
FL	20	Joaquín Oviedo		{{subon\|62}}
SH	21	Lautaro Bazán		{{subon\|47}}
FH	22	Santiago Carreras		{{subon\|77}}
FB	23	Juan Cruz Mallía		{{subon\|12}}	{{suboff\|23}}	{{subon\|62}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|AUS}} Michael Cheika

|style="vertical-align:top"|350px

|style="vertical-align:top;width:50%"|

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FB	15	Iñaki Ayarza	{{suboff\|65}}
RW	14	Santiago Videla
OC	13	Domingo Saavedra
IC	12	Matías Garafulic
LW	11	José Larenas	{{suboff\|78}}
FH	10	Rodrigo Fernández
SH	9	Marcelo Torrealba	{{suboff\|69}}
N8	8	Raimundo Martínez
OF	7	Clemente Saavedra
BF	6	Martín Sigren (c)
RL	5	Javier Eissman	{{suboff\|69}}
LL	4	Santiago Pedrero	{{suboff\|62}}
TP	3	Matías Dittus	{{suboff\|65}}
HK	2	Augusto Böhme	{{suboff\|55}}
LP	1	Javier Carrasco	{{suboff\|47}}	{{subon\|71}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Tomás Dussaillant	{{subon\|55}}
PR	17	Salvador Lues	{{subon\|47}}	{{suboff\|71}}
PR	18	Esteban Inostroza	{{subon\|65}}
LK	19	Augusto Sarmiento	{{subon\|69}}
FL	20	Alfonso Escobar	{{subon\|78}}
FL	21	Ignacio Silva	{{subon\|62}}
SH	22	Nicolás Herreros	{{subon\|69}}
FB	23	Francisco Urroz	{{subon\|65}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|URU}} Pablo Lemoine

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Player of the Match:

Nicolás Sánchez (Argentina){{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/871699/arg-59-5-chi-argentina-closing-in-on-last-eight-place |title=ARG 59-5 CHI: Argentina closing in on last eight place |website=rugbyworldcup.com |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=30 September 2023}}

Assistant referees:

Andrew Brace (Ireland){{cite web|title=Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments |url=https://www.world.rugby/news/870637/emirates-world-rugby-match-official-appointment-amendments |publisher=World Rugby |access-date=28 September 2023 }}

Chris Busby (Ireland)

Television match official:

Ben Whitehouse (Wales)

Notes:

This was the first ever meeting between these two nations at a Rugby World Cup, and the first meeting between any two South American teams in the competition.{{cite news|url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/los-pumas-power-past-neighbours-chile-in-first-all-south-american-rugby-world-cup-test |title=Los Pumas power past neighbours Chile in first all-South American Rugby World Cup test |publisher=Planet Rugby |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=30 September 2023}}
Nicolás Sánchez became the second Argentine rugby player to earn 100 test caps.{{cite news|url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2023/09/28/nicolas-sanchez-reaches-100-test-caps-for-argentina/ |title=Nicolas Sánchez Reaches 100 Test Caps for Argentina |website=www.americasrugbynews.com |publisher=Americas Rugby News |date=28 September 2023 |access-date=28 September 2023}}

=England vs Samoa=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 7 October 2023

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

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

|score = 18–17

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/875159/eng-18-17-sam-care-leaves-it-late-for-england Report]

|away = {{ru|SAM}} (1 BP)

|try1 = Chessum 9' m
Care 73' c

|con1 = Farrell (1/2) 74'

|pen1 = Farrell (2/3) 18', 58'

|try2 = Ah Wong (2) 22' c, 29' c

|con2 = Sopoaga (2/2) 24', 30'

|pen2 = Sopoaga (1/2) 48'

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

|attendance = 47,891

|referee = Andrew Brace (Ireland)

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FB	15	Freddie Steward
RW	14	Joe Marchant
OC	13	Manu Tuilagi	{{suboff\|58}}
IC	12	Owen Farrell (c)
LW	11	Jonny May
FH	10	George Ford	{{suboff\|51}}
SH	9	Alex Mitchell	{{suboff\|66}}
N8	8	Ben Earl
OF	7	Tom Curry	colspan=2\| {{blood bin\|45\|55}}	{{suboff\|74}}
BF	6	Courtney Lawes	{{suboff\|59}}
RL	5	Ollie Chessum
LL	4	Maro Itoje
TP	3	Dan Cole	{{suboff\|48}}
HK	2	Jamie George
LP	1	Ellis Genge	{{suboff\|55}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Theo Dan
PR	17	Joe Marler	{{subon\|55}}
PR	18	Kyle Sinckler	{{subon\|48}}
LK	19	George Martin	{{subon\|59}}
N8	20	Billy Vunipola	{{subon\|45}}	{{suboff\|55}}	{{subon\|74}}
SH	21	Danny Care	{{subon\|66}}
FH	22	Marcus Smith	{{subon\|51}}
CE	23	Ollie Lawrence	{{subon\|58}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|ENG}} Steve Borthwick

|style="vertical-align:top"|350px

|style="vertical-align:top;width:50%"|

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FB	15	Duncan Paia'aua
RW	14	Nigel Ah Wong
OC	13	Tumua Manu	{{yel\|66}}
IC	12	Danny Toala		{{suboff\|65}}
LW	11	Neria Fomai
FH	10	Lima Sopoaga
SH	9	Jonathan Taumateine		{{suboff\|62}}
N8	8	Steven Luatua
OF	7	Fritz Lee		{{suboff\|62}}
BF	6	Theo McFarland
RL	5	Brian Alainu'uese
LL	4	Sam Slade		{{suboff\|58}}
TP	3	Michael Alaalatoa (c)		{{suboff\|58}}
HK	2	Sama Malolo		{{suboff\|62}}
LP	1	Jordan Lay		{{suboff\|58}}
colspan=3\|Replacements:
HK	16	Seilala Lam		{{subon\|62}}
PR	17	James Lay		{{subon\|58}}
PR	18	Paul Alo-Emile		{{subon\|58}}
N8	19	So'otala Fa'aso'o
FL	20	Alamanda Motuga		{{subon\|62}}
SH	21	Melani Matavao		{{subon\|62}}
FH	22	Christian Leali'ifano		{{subon\|65}}
FL	23	Miracle Faiʻilagi		{{subon\|58}}
colspan=3\|Coach:
colspan="4"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|SAM}} Seilala Mapusua

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Player of the Match:

Lima Sopoaga (Samoa){{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/875159/eng-18-17-sam-care-leaves-it-late-for-england |title=ENG 18-17 SAM: Care leaves it late for England |website=rugbyworldcup.com |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=7 October 2023 |access-date=7 October 2023}}

Assistant referees:

Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)

Chris Busby (Ireland)

Television match official:

Brian MacNeice (Ireland)

Notes:

Owen Farrell became England's all-time top points scorer, breaking the previous record of 1,179 points which was held by Jonny Wilkinson.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/owen-farrell-england-points-record-jonny-wilkinson-b2417247.html |title=Owen Farrell breaks Jonny Wilkinson's long-standing England record |website=www.independent.co.uk |publisher=The Independent |date=7 October 2023 |access-date=7 October 2023}}
This was the only match at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in which the Player of the Match was selected from the losing team.{{cite news|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/eng-18-17-sam%3A-samoa-reaction-%28sopoaga%29/652652 |title=ENG 18-17 SAM: Samoa reaction (Sopoaga) |publisher=Ultimate Rugby |date=7 October 2023 |access-date=7 October 2023}}

=Japan vs Argentina=

{{#invoke:rugby box|main

|date = 8 October 2023

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

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

|score = 27–39

|report = [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/876028/jpn-27-39-arg-argentina-beat-japan-in-thriller-to-reach-quarter-finals Report]

|away = {{ru|ARG}} (1 BP)

|try1 = Fakatava 16' c
Saitō 38' c
Naikabula 65' c

|con1 = Matsuda (3/3) 17', 39', 67'

|pen1 = Matsuda (1/1) 52'

|drop1 = Lemeki (1/1) 56'

|try2 = Chocobares 2' c
M. Carreras (3) 28' m, 46' c, 68' c
Boffelli 58' c

|con2 = Boffelli (3/4) 2', 47', 60'
Sánchez (1/1) 70'

|pen2 = Boffelli (1/2) 35'
Sánchez (1/1) 75'

|stadium = Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes

|attendance = 33,624

|referee = Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

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FB	15	Lomano Lemeki
RW	14	Kotaro Matsushima		{{suboff\|60}}
OC	13	Dylan Riley
IC	12	Ryōto Nakamura		{{suboff\|70}}
LW	11	Siosaia Fifita
FH	10	Rikiya Matsuda
SH	9	Naoto Saitō
N8	8	Kazuki Himeno (c)
OF	7	Lappies Labuschagné	{{yel\|23}}	{{suboff\|70}}
BF	6	Michael Leitch
RL	5	Amato Fakatava		{{suboff\|51}}
LL	4	Jack Cornelsen
TP	3	Koo Ji-won		{{suboff\|43}}
HK	2	Shōta Horie		{{suboff\|48}}
LP	1	Keita Inagaki		{{suboff\|48}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Atsushi Sakate		{{subon\|48}}
PR	17	Craig Millar		{{subon\|48}}
PR	18	Asaeli Ai Valu		{{subon\|43}}
LK	19	Warner Dearns		{{subon\|51}}
LK	20	Amanaki Saumaki		{{subon\|70}}
SH	21	Kenta Fukuda
CE	22	Ryohei Yamanaka		{{subon\|70}}
WG	23	Jone Naikabula		{{subon\|60}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|NZL}} Jamie Joseph

|style="vertical-align:top"|350px

|style="vertical-align:top;width:50%"|

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FB	15	Juan Cruz Mallía
RW	14	Emiliano Boffelli
OC	13	Lucio Cinti	{{suboff\|70}}
IC	12	Santiago Chocobares
LW	11	Mateo Carreras
FH	10	Santiago Carreras	{{suboff\|59}}
SH	9	Gonzalo Bertranou	{{suboff\|59}}
N8	8	Juan Martín González
OF	7	Marcos Kremer
BF	6	Pablo Matera	{{suboff\|24}}
RL	5	Tomás Lavanini	{{suboff\|48}}
LL	4	Guido Petti
TP	3	Francisco Gómez Kodela	{{suboff\|43}}	{{subon\|70}}
HK	2	Julián Montoya (c)	{{suboff\|78}}
LP	1	Thomas Gallo	{{suboff\|67}}
colspan="3"\|Replacements:
HK	16	Agustín Creevy	{{subon\|78}}
PR	17	Joel Sclavi	{{subon\|67}}
PR	18	Eduardo Bello	{{subon\|43}}	{{suboff\|70}}
LK	19	Matías Alemanno	{{subon\|24}}
LK	20	Pedro Rubiolo	{{subon\|48}}
SH	21	Lautaro Bazán	{{subon\|59}}
FH	22	Nicolás Sánchez	{{subon\|59}}
CE	23	Matías Moroni	{{subon\|70}}
colspan="3"\|Coach:
colspan="3"\|{{#invoke:flag\|icon\|AUS}} Michael Cheika

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Player of the Match:

Mateo Carreras (Argentina){{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/876028/jpn-27-39-arg-argentina-beat-japan-in-thriller-to-reach-quarter-finals |title=JPN 27-39 ARG: Argentina beat Japan in thriller to reach quarter-finals |website=rugbyworldcup.com |publisher=Rugby World Cup |date=8 October 2023 |access-date=8 October 2023}}

Assistant referees:

Paul Williams (New Zealand)

James Doleman (New Zealand)

Television match official:

Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)

References

Pool B

Category:2023 in Argentine rugby union

Category:2023–24 in English rugby union

Category:2023 in Samoan rugby union

rowspan=2 width=15px\| {{tooltip\|Pos.\|Draw position}} !rowspan=2 width=175px\| Team !rowspan=2 width=15px\| Band !rowspan=2\| Confederation !rowspan=2\| Method of qualification !rowspan=2\| Date of qualification !rowspan=2 data-sort-type="number"\| {{tooltip\|Apps.\|Finals appearance}} !rowspan=2\| {{tooltip\|Last\|Last appearance}} !rowspan=2\| Previous best performance !colspan=2\| World Rugby Rankings{{cite web\|url=https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/mru \|title=Men's Ranking \|publisher=World Rugby \|access-date=29 January 2023}}
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1 January 2020{{refn\|group=nb\|The rankings of 1 January 2020 were used for seeding for the final draw.}} ! 4 September 2023
style="text-align:center" \| D1	style=white-space:nowrap \| {{ru\|ENG}}	1	Europe	Top 3 in 2019 RWC pool	5 October 2019	style="text-align:center" \| 10th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="7.1" \| Winners (2003)	style="text-align:center" \| 3	style="text-align:center" \| 8
style="text-align:center" \|D2	style="white-space:nowrap" \| {{ru\|JPN}}	2	Asia	Top 3 in 2019 RWC pool	5 October 2019	style="text-align:center" \| 10th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="3.1" \| Quarter-finals (2019)	style="text-align:center" \| 8	style="text-align:center" \| 14
style="text-align:center" \| D3	style=white-space:nowrap \| {{ru\|ARG}}	3	South America	Top 3 in 2019 RWC pool	9 October 2019	style="text-align:center" \| 10th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="5.1" \| Third place (2007)	style="text-align:center" \| 10	style="text-align:center" \| 6
style="text-align:center" \| D4	style=white-space:nowrap \| {{ru\|SAM}}	4{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Placeholder1\|As the identity of the Oceania 1 winners was not known at the time of the final draw, positions in the World Rugby Rankings were not taken into account, and the placeholder in the draw was automatically seeded into band 4.{{cite web\|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/news/590670/stage-set-for-rugby-world-cup-2023-draw \|title=Stage set for Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw \|publisher=World Rugby \|date=2 October 2020 \|access-date=29 January 2023}}}}	Oceania	Oceania 1	17 July 2021	style="text-align:center" \| 9th	style="text-align:center" \| 2019	data-sort-value="3.2" \| Quarter-finals (1991, 1995)	style="text-align:center" \| 15{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Placeholder1}}	style="text-align:center" \| 12
style="text-align:center" \| D5	style=white-space:nowrap \| {{ru\|CHI}}	5{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Placeholder2\|As the identity of the Americas 2 winners was not known at the time of the final draw, positions in the World Rugby Rankings were not taken into account, and the placeholder in the draw was automatically seeded into band 5.}}	South America	Americas 2	16 July 2022	style="text-align:center" \| 1st	colspan=2 {{N/A}}	style="text-align:center" \| 29{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Placeholder2}}	style="text-align:center" \| 22