Let’s clarify right away: the fact that New Zealand beat Ireland and qualified for the semi-finals of a World Cup is not something as sensational as what happened in the afternoon with Argentina’s victory over Wales. But at the Stade de France match on one side came Ireland who won the Six Nations, who were unbeaten in 18 matches, winning two against the All Blacks in this period and, above all, they had been the most convincing team of the phase a groups, also beating the reigning champions South Africa. On the other side there were always the All Blacks, true, but who had lost the opening match against France and who had made several creaks heard in this 2023. The matches in the direct elimination phase, however, are always another thing and New Zealand came back great against an excellent Ireland who fought tooth and nail until the end, however not taking advantage of their numerical superiority in the final due to the yellow given to Taylor. Ireland, in fact, responded blow for blow, with three tries like those of the All Blacks who however had more malice in the key moments of the match. A bit to remember the history of New Zealand and that of Ireland which, however, has never managed to reach a semi-final. And this taboo will remain so for another four years. At the same time, Jonathan Sexton’s international career also ended and he left Ireland after this World Cup. He would have liked to lead her to victory, but he will be one of the many greats who will not be able to say they have won the World Cup in their career.
2023-10-14 22:29:30
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