News about Rieko Ioane

The defending champion South Africa, which is also competing for the title No. 1, is awaiting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final next weekend. England, or Scotland. On Saturday, the semi-finals will be announced. There was a question mark over whether the All Blacks would be able to support physically and mentally their uleading attempt to topple Ireland in the quarterfinals. They did, outclassing Argentina's side in the first round of the inaugural tournament.

CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: It's too easy. Too predictable. This was a shuddering World Cup comedown after the spectacular sporting masterpieces that were created in the same arena the previous weekend. The Stade de France's bleak result of the drawn incorrectly, creating a bleak match. Two pulsating quarter-finals that showcased the very best of Test rugby, but this semi was so one-sided that it destroyed the event's credibility. Argentina was clearly out of their depth. The atmosphere was positively tense by the time the All Blacks' third attempt in the first half of injury.

Ian Foster, the All Blacks' chief, insists that his actors are ready to perform in Saturday's quarter-final showdown with Ireland, but that a disciplinary mistake has clouded their plans and deprived them of a star winger. After what was described as a violation of team protocol, Mark Telea was not considered for selection.

CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: On Friday night, they booed their President with gusto, then roared their tense team to victory, condemning New Zealand to their first-ever pool stage loss as France launched this home World Cup. In a large part of the conflict, France labored for so long to take advantage of their supremacy. Mark Telea's two attempts had propelled the All Blacks to victory, which would have spoilt the big launch party, but Fabien Galthie's home side grew into the game in the second half, and Damian Penaud's attempt gave them the spark to restart their campaign with a prized scalp.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: How much money France pulled in, especially considering what we've seen from them in the last few years. They looked much more dangerous in the second half, and winning was the most significant thing. The heat was a major factor. Even with a kick-off in Paris past 9 p.m., temperatures were still high. Both teams' shirts were soaked in sweat and players were drained quickly.

As preparations for the Rugby World Cup continue, New Zealand and South Africa will go head-to-head this evening. The All Blacks came into the match off the back of a 23-20 victory over rival Australia earlier this month. South Africa defeated Wales 52-16 in their last World Cup warm-up match, with the Springboks.

England defeated New Zealand 25-25, with late heroics from Will Stuart and Freddie Steward. Eddie Jones' side discovered a mountain to scale as the All Blacks went into the half-time break with a 17-3 lead - thanks to Dalton Papalii and Codie Taylor's first-half tries. The home team began the second half with a rosy start and seemed to be on the verge of a revival, but Rieko Ioane's brilliant attempt put New Zealand right back in control.

The Wallabies launched an eloe Cup Test for the second time as they marched towards the All Blacks in the form of a boomerang. The Aussies' first wheeled out the unusual response ahead of the first Bledisloe Test in Melbourne last week. The Wallabies players locked arms and formed a boomerang as the All Blacks performed their ritual pre-match dance before slowly walking toward their opponents.

Reson's reaction to last week's clash has seen a lot of back-and-forth, but one word from Ioane regarding Australia's reaction to the haka has left the typically mild-mannered Rennie seething. According to the back, the Wallabies' decision to stand in the shape of a boomerang as New Zealand carried out the haka was an act of disrespect, which Rennie has since described as "a little odd."

Argentina beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time, putting further emphasis on under-fire Kiwi coach Ian Foster. Emiliano Boffelli kicked six goals and converted a try to Juan Martin Gonzalez to lead Los Pumas to a stunning 25-18 victory on Saturday, cementing their position as the best in the Rugby Championship after three games. The Pumas won just their second match over the All Blacks in 34 tests and their first on New Zealand soil thanks to Boffelli's flawless kicking skills.