2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C

Pool C of the 2015 Rugby World Cup began on 19 September and was completed on 11 October 2015.[1] The pool was composed of New Zealand (the title holders), Argentina and Tonga  who all qualified automatically for the tournament due to finishing in the top three positions in their pools in 2011  along with the top European qualifier, Georgia, and the top African qualifier, Namibia.

After winning the first three of their matches, New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.[2] After Tonga loss to New Zealand in their last Pool Match, Argentina became the second team from Pool C to qualify for the quarter-finals.[3] New Zealand eventually went on to win Rugby World Cup 2015, beating Australia 34 - 17 in the final.[4]

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD T B Pts Qualification
1  New Zealand 4 4 0 0 174 49 +125 25 3 19 Advanced to the quarter-finals and
qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
2  Argentina 4 3 0 1 179 70 +109 22 3 15
3  Georgia 4 2 0 2 53 123 70 5 0 8 Eliminated but qualified for 2019 Rugby World Cup
4  Tonga 4 1 0 3 70 130 60 8 2 6
5  Namibia 4 0 0 4 70 174 104 8 1 1
Source:

Matches

All times are local United Kingdom time (UTC+01)

Tonga vs Georgia

19 September 2015
12:00
Tonga 10–17 Georgia
Try: Vainikolo 72' c
Con: Morath (1/1) 73'
Pen: Morath (1/1) 9'
ReportTry: Gorgodze 27' c
Tkhilaishvili 56' c
Con: Kvirikashvili (2/2) 28', 57'
Pen: Kvirikashvili (1/3) 19'
Kingsholm, Gloucester
Attendance: 14,200
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Tonga
Georgia
FB15Vunga Lilo
RW14Telusa Veainu
OC13William Heludownward-facing red arrow 51'
IC12Siale Piutau
LW11Fetuʻu Vainikolo
FH10Kurt Morath
SH9Sonatane Takulua
N88Viliami Maʻafu
OF7Nili Latu (c)downward-facing red arrow 71'
BF6Sione Kalamafoni
RL5Steve Mafidownward-facing red arrow 59'
LL4Tukulua Lokotui
TP3Halani Aulikadownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Elvis Taionedownward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Tevita Mailaudownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Paul Ngauamoupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Sona Taumaloloupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Sila Puafisiupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL19Hale T-Poleupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Jack Ramupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH21Samisoni Fisilau
FH22Latiume Fosita
CE23Sione Piukalaupward-facing green arrow 51'
Coach:
Tonga Mana Otai
FB15Merab Kvirikashviliyellow card 72' to 80'
RW14Tamaz Mchedlidze
OC13Davit Kacharava
IC12Merab Sharikadze
LW11Giorgi Aptsiauri
FH10Lasha Malaghuradze
SH9Vasil Lobzhanidzedownward-facing red arrow 78'
N88Mamuka Gorgodze (c)
OF7Viktor Kolelishvili
BF6Giorgi Tkhilaishvilidownward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Konstantin Mikautadzedownward-facing red arrow 63'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze
TP3Davit Zirakashvilidownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Jaba Bregvadzedownward-facing red arrow 60'
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Shalva Mamukashviliupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR17Karlen Asieshviliupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Levan Chilachavaupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Levan Datunashviliupward-facing green arrow 63'
FL20Shalva Sutiashviliupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Giorgi Begadzeupward-facing green arrow 78'
WG22Giorgi Pruidze
WG23Muraz Giorgadze
Coach:
New Zealand Milton Haig

Man of the Match:
Mamuka Gorgodze (Georgia)

Touch judges:
Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

New Zealand vs Argentina

20 September 2015
16:45
New Zealand 26–16 Argentina
Try: A. Smith 57' c
Cane 67' c
Con: Carter (2/2) 58', 67'
Pen: Carter (4/4) 5', 11', 19', 40'
ReportTry: Petti 21' c
Con: Sánchez (1/1) 23'
Pen: Sánchez (3/3) 30', 38', 43'
Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 89,019
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
New Zealand
Argentina
FB15Ben Smith
RW14Nehe Milner-Skudderdownward-facing red arrow 50'
OC13Conrad Smithyellow card 37' to 47'
IC12Ma'a Nonudownward-facing red arrow 46'
LW11Julian Savea
FH10Dan Carter
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 69'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)yellow card 30' to 40'
BF6Jerome Kainodownward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Brodie Retallickdownward-facing red arrow 71'
TP3Owen Franksdownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Dane Colesdownward-facing red arrow 68'
LP1Tony Woodcockdownward-facing red arrow 46'
Replacements:
HK16Keven Mealamuupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR17Wyatt Crockettupward-facing green arrow 46'
PR18Charlie Faumuinaupward-facing green arrow 50'
N819Victor Vitoupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Sam Caneupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21TJ Perenaraupward-facing green arrow 69'
FH22Beauden Barrettupward-facing green arrow 50'
CE23Sonny Bill Williamsupward-facing green arrow 46'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Joaquín Tuculetdownward-facing red arrow 70'
RW14Santiago Cordero
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Juan Martín Hernández
LW11Juan Imhoff
FH10Nicolás Sánchezdownward-facing red arrow 69'
SH9Tomás Cubellidownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Leonardo Senatoredownward-facing red arrow 65'
OF7Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe
BF6Pablo Materayellow card 10' to 20'downward-facing red arrow 58'
RL5Tomás Lavanini
LL4Guido Pettidownward-facing red arrow 23'
TP3Nahuel Tetaz Chaparrodownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Agustín Creevy (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Marcos Ayerza
Replacements:
HK16Julián Montoyaupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Lucas Noguera Pazupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR18Ramiro Herreraupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Mariano Galarzaupward-facing green arrow 23'
FL20Juan Manuel Leguizamónupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Martín Landajoupward-facing green arrow 62'
CE22Jerónimo de la Fuenteupward-facing green arrow 69'
FB23Lucas González Amorosinoupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Argentina Daniel Hourcade

Man of the Match:
Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
JP Doyle (England)
Angus Gardner (Australia)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

  • The 89,019 crowd, surpassed the tournament's biggest crowd for a match, set in the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final, of 82,957.[8]
  • New Zealand fielded the most experienced ever starting fifteen in international history.[9]
  • This marks the first time, New Zealand failed to win with a bonus point in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup, ever since they were introduced.

New Zealand vs Namibia

24 September 2015
20:00
New Zealand 58–14 Namibia
Try: Vito 6' c
Milner-Skudder (2) 10' m, 40' m
Fekitoa 21' c
Barrett 31' c
Savea (2) 47' c, 75' m
Smith 61' m
Taylor 79' c
Con: Barrett (4/8) 7', 21', 32', 80'
Slade (1/1) 48'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 5'
ReportTry: Deysel 51' m
Pen: Kotzé (3/3) 14', 23', 44'
Olympic Stadium, London
Attendance: 51,820
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
New Zealand
Namibia
FB15Colin Sladedownward-facing red arrow 52'
RW14Nehe Milner-Skudder
OC13Malakai Fekitoa
IC12Sonny Bill Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 62'
LW11Julian Savea
FH10Beauden Barrett
SH9TJ Perenaradownward-facing red arrow 48'
N88Victor Vito
OF7Sam Cane (c)
BF6Jerome Kainodownward-facing red arrow 62'
RL5Sam Whitelockdownward-facing red arrow 52'
LL4Luke Romano
TP3Charlie Faumuinadownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Codie Taylor
LP1Ben Franks
Replacements:
HK16Keven Mealamu
PR17Wyatt Crockettupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18Tony Woodcock
N819Kieran Readupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL20Richie McCawupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH21Tawera Kerr-Barlowupward-facing green arrow 48'
CE22Ma'a Nonuupward-facing green arrow 62'
FB23Ben Smithupward-facing green arrow 52'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Johann Tromp
RW14David Philanderdownward-facing red arrow 58'upward-facing green arrow 69'
OC13JC Greyling
IC12Johan Deysel
LW11Conrad Maraisdownward-facing red arrow 45'
FH10Theuns Kotzé
SH9Eugene Jantjiesdownward-facing red arrow 73'
N88Leneve Damensdownward-facing red arrow 45'upward-facing green arrow 50'downward-facing red arrow 53'
OF7Tinus du Plessisred cross icon 50' to 53'
BF6Jacques Burger (c)downward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Tjiuee Uanivi
LL4PJ van Lilldownward-facing red arrow 63'
TP3Aranos Coetzeedownward-facing red arrow 48'upward-facing green arrow 60'downward-facing red arrow 69'upward-facing green arrow 73'
HK2Torsten van Jaarsvelddownward-facing red arrow 73'
LP1Jaco Engelsyellow card 57' to 67'downward-facing red arrow 69'
Replacements:
HK16Louis van der Westhuizenupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR17Casper Viviersupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Raoul Larsonupward-facing green arrow 48'downward-facing red arrow 60'upward-facing green arrow 69'downward-facing red arrow 73'
FL19Renaldo Bothmaupward-facing green arrow 45'
LK20Janco Venterupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL21Rohan Kitshoffupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH22Eniell Buitendagupward-facing green arrow 73'
FB23Chrysander Bothaupward-facing green arrow 45'
Coach:
Wales Phil Davies

Man of the Match:
Nehe Milner-Skudder (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Mathieu Raynal (France)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

  • This was the first ever match between these nations.
  • Richie McCaw became the most capped New Zealander player at a Rugby World Cup, surpassing Sean Fitzpatrick's record of 17.[10]

Argentina vs Georgia

25 September 2015
16:45
Argentina 54–9 Georgia
Try: Lavanini 10' m
Cubelli 47' c
Imhoff (2) 49' c, 76' m
Cordero (2) 53' c, 72' c
Landajo 70' c
Con: Sánchez (3/4) 48', 51', 54'
Bosch (2/3) 71', 74'
Pen: Sánchez (2/2) 21', 35'
Drop: Sánchez 6'
ReportPen: Kvirikashvili (3/3) 17', 20', 32'
Kingsholm, Gloucester
Attendance: 14,256
Referee: JP Doyle (England)
Argentina
Georgia
FB15Joaquín Tuculet
RW14Santiago Cordero
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Juan Martín Hernándezdownward-facing red arrow 37'
LW11Juan Imhoff
FH10Nicolás Sánchezdownward-facing red arrow 65'
SH9Tomás Cubellidownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Facundo Isa
OF7Juan Martín Fernández Lobbedownward-facing red arrow 65'
BF6Juan Manuel Leguizamóndownward-facing red arrow 58'
RL5Tomás Lavanini
LL4Matías Alemanno
TP3Nahuel Tetaz Chaparrodownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Agustín Creevy (c)downward-facing red arrow 63'
LP1Marcos Ayerzadownward-facing red arrow 68'
Replacements:
HK16Julián Montoyaupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Lucas Noguera Pazupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR18Ramiro Herreraupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL19Javier Ortega Desioupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL20Pablo Materaupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Martín Landajoupward-facing green arrow 58'
CE22Jerónimo de la Fuenteupward-facing green arrow 37'
FB23Lucas González Amorosinoupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Argentina Daniel Hourcade
FB15Merab Kvirikashvilidownward-facing red arrow 54'
RW14Tamaz Mchedlidzedownward-facing red arrow 59'
OC13Davit Kacharava
IC12Merab Sharikadze
LW11Giorgi Aptsiauri
FH10Lasha Malaghuradze
SH9Vasil Lobzhanidzedownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Mamuka Gorgodze (c)yellow card 45' to 55'
OF7Viktor Kolelishvilidownward-facing red arrow 58'
BF6Giorgi Tkhilaishvili
RL5Konstantin Mikautadzedownward-facing red arrow 49'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze
TP3Davit Zirakashvilidownward-facing red arrow 52'
HK2Jaba Bregvadzedownward-facing red arrow 49'
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16Shalva Mamukashviliupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR17Kakha Asieshviliupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Levan Chilachavaupward-facing green arrow 52'
LK19Levan Datunashviliupward-facing green arrow 49'
FL20Shalva Sutiashviliupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Giorgi Begadzeupward-facing green arrow 58'
WG22Giorgi Pruidzeupward-facing green arrow 59'
WG23Muraz Giorgadzeupward-facing green arrow 54'
Coach:
New Zealand Milton Haig

Man of the Match:
Santiago Cordero (Argentina)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Stuart Berry (South Africa)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Tonga vs Namibia

29 September 2015
16:45
Tonga 35–21 Namibia
Try: Veainu (2) 6' c, 55' m
Ram (2) 12' m, 45' m
Fosita 25' c
Con: Lilo (2/5) 7', 26'
Pen: Lilo (1/2) 35'
Morath (1/1) 73'
ReportTry: Tromp 18' c
Burger (2) 49' c, 67' c
Con: Kotzé (3/3) 19', 49', 68'
Sandy Park, Exeter
Attendance: 10,103
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Tonga
Namibia
FB15Vunga Lilodownward-facing red arrow 60'
RW14David Halaifonua
OC13Siale Piutau (c)downward-facing red arrow 58'
IC12Sione Piukala
LW11Telusa Veainu
FH10Latiume Fosita
SH9Sonatane Takuluadownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Viliami Maʻafu (c)
OF7Jack Ram
BF6Sione Kalamafonidownward-facing red arrow 33'
RL5Joe Tuineau
LL4Hale T-Poledownward-facing red arrow 43'
TP3Sila Puafisidownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Aleki Lutuidownward-facing red arrow 47'
LP1Soane Tongaʻuihadownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Paul Ngauamoupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR17Tevita Mailauupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Halani Aulikaupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Tukulua Lokotuiupward-facing green arrow 43'
N820Opeti Fonuaupward-facing green arrow 33'
SH21Samisoni Fisilauupward-facing green arrow 58'
FH22Kurt Morathupward-facing green arrow 58'
WG23William Heluupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
Tonga Mana Otai
FB15Chrysander Botha
RW14Johann Trompdownward-facing red arrow 65'
OC13Danie van Wyk
IC12Johan Deyseldownward-facing red arrow 72'
LW11Russell van Wyk
FH10Theuns Kotzé
SH9Eniell Buitendagdownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88Renaldo Bothmadownward-facing red arrow 68'
OF7Rohan Kitshoff
BF6Jacques Burger (c)
RL5Tjiuee Uanivi
LL4Janco Venterdownward-facing red arrow 40'
TP3Aranos Coetzeedownward-facing red arrow 72'
HK2Torsten van Jaarsvelddownward-facing red arrow 74'
LP1Casper Viviersdownward-facing red arrow 40'
Replacements:
HK16Louis van der Westhuizenupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR17Johnny Redelinghuysupward-facing green arrow 40'
PR18AJ de Klerkupward-facing green arrow 72'
FL19Tinus du Plessisupward-facing green arrow 68'
N820PJ van Lillupward-facing green arrow 40'
CE21Darryl de la Harpeupward-facing green arrow 72'
SH22Damian Stevensupward-facing green arrow 71'
WG23David Philanderupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Wales Phil Davies

Man of the Match:
Jack Ram (Tonga)

Touch judges:
Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Federico Anselmi (Argentina)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Tonga became the first team to name two captains in a Rugby World Cup match.
  • The 3 tries scored by Namibia were the most scored by the team in a World Cup match.
  • The 35 points scored by Tonga is the highest ever score it has posted in a Rugby World Cup game.
  • Kurt Morath surpassed Pierre Hola's record of 317 points for his country to become Tonga's highest-ever point scorer.[11]

New Zealand vs Georgia

2 October 2015
20:00
New Zealand 43–10 Georgia
Try: Naholo 2' c
Savea (3) 8' m, 17' m, 74' c
Coles 22' m
Read 52' c
Fekitoa 77' c
Con: Carter (4/7) 3', 53', 75', 78'
ReportTry: Tsiklauri 5' c
Con: Malaghuradze (1/1) 6'
Pen: Malaghuradze (1/1) 12'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 69,187
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
New Zealand
Georgia
FB15Ben Smith
RW14Waisake Naholodownward-facing red arrow 53'
OC13Conrad Smithdownward-facing red arrow 63'
IC12Sonny Bill Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 56'upward-facing green arrow 63'
LW11Julian Savea
FH10Dan Carter
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)downward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Jerome Kaino
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Brodie Retallick
TP3Charlie Faumuinadownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Dane Colesdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LP1Wyatt Crockettdownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Keven Mealamuupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR17Tony Woodcockupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18Owen Franksupward-facing green arrow 61'
N819Victor Vitoupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL20Sam Caneupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Tawera Kerr-Barlowupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH22TJ Perenara
CE23Malakai Fekitoaupward-facing green arrow 53'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Beka Tsiklauri
RW14Giorgi Aptsiauri
OC13Davit Kacharava
IC12Tamaz Mchedlidzedownward-facing red arrow 76'
LW11Alexander Toduadownward-facing red arrow 66'
FH10Lasha Malaghuradze
SH9Giorgi Begadzedownward-facing red arrow 45'
N88Lasha Lomidzedownward-facing red arrow 68'
OF7Mamuka Gorgodze (c)downward-facing red arrow 48'
BF6Shalva Sutiashvili
RL5Giorgi Chkhaidze
LL4Levan Datunashvili
TP3Levan Chilachavadownward-facing red arrow 51'
HK2Shalva Mamukashvilidownward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Kakha Asieshvilidownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Simon Maisuradzeupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Mikheil Nariashviliupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Anton Peikrishviliupward-facing green arrow 51'
LK19Konstantin Mikautadzeupward-facing green arrow 48'
FL20Viktor Kolelishviliupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Vasil Lobzhanidzeupward-facing green arrow 45'
CE22Merab Sharikadzeupward-facing green arrow 66'
WG23Muraz Giorgadzeupward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
New Zealand Milton Haig

Man of the Match:
Mamuka Gorgodze (Georgia)

Touch judges:
Angus Gardner (Australia)
Mathieu Raynal (France)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Notes:

  • This was the first ever match between these nations.

Argentina vs Tonga

4 October 2015
14:30
Argentina 45–16 Tonga
Try: Tuculet 20' c
Imhoff 22' c
Sánchez 64' m
Montoya 72' c
Cordero 80' c
Con: Sánchez (4/5) 21', 23', 73', 80'
Pen: Sánchez (4/5) 18', 26', 44', 53'
ReportTry: Morath 7' m
Tongaʻuiha 38' m
Pen: Morath (2/4) 33', 42'
Leicester City Stadium, Leicester
Attendance: 29,124
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Argentina
Tonga
FB15Joaquín Tuculet
RW14Santiago Cordero
OC13Matías Moronidownward-facing red arrow 71'
IC12Jerónimo de la Fuente
LW11Juan Imhoffdownward-facing red arrow 58'
FH10Nicolás Sánchez
SH9Martín Landajodownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Leonardo Senatoredownward-facing red arrow 51'
OF7Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe
BF6Pablo Matera
RL5Tomás Lavanini
LL4Guido Pettidownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Ramiro Herreradownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Agustín Creevy (c)downward-facing red arrow 65'
LP1Marcos Ayerzadownward-facing red arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK16Julián Montoyaupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Lucas Noguera Pazupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR18Juan Pablo Orlandiupward-facing green arrow 65'
LK19Matías Alemannoupward-facing green arrow 65'
N820Facundo Isaupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Tomás Cubelliupward-facing green arrow 65'
FH22Santiago González Iglesiasupward-facing green arrow 71'
WG23Horacio Agullaupward-facing green arrow 58'
Coach:
Argentina Daniel Hourcade
FB15Vunga Lilodownward-facing red arrow 71'
RW14Telusa Veainu
OC13Siale Piutau
IC12Sione Piukaladownward-facing red arrow 50'
LW11Fetuʻu Vainikolo
FH10Kurt Morath
SH9Sonatane Takuluadownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88Viliami Maʻafudownward-facing red arrow 61'
OF7Nili Latu (c)
BF6Sione Kalamafoni
RL5Joe Tuineaudownward-facing red arrow 67'
LL4Tukulua Lokotui
TP3Halani Aulikadownward-facing red arrow 71'
HK2Elvis Taionedownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Soane Tongaʻuihadownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Aleki Lutuiupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Sona Taumaloloupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18Sila Puafisiupward-facing green arrow 71'
LK19Steve Mafiupward-facing green arrow 67'
N820Opeti Fonuaupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Samisoni Fisilauupward-facing green arrow 71'
FH22Latiume Fositaupward-facing green arrow 50'
WG23David Halaifonuaupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
Tonga Mana Otai

Man of the Match:
Nicolás Sánchez (Argentina)

Touch judges:
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes

  • This was the first ever match between these nations.[12]

Namibia vs Georgia

7 October 2015
20:00
Namibia 16–17 Georgia
Try: Kotzé 74' c
Con: Kotzé (1/1) 76'
Pen: Kotzé (3/3) 2', 18', 71'
ReportTry: Gorgodze 50' c
Malaghuradze 55' c
Con: Kvirikashvili (2/2) 51', 56'
Pen: Kvirikashvili (1/1) 68'
Sandy Park, Exeter
Attendance: 11,156
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Namibia
Georgia
FB15Chrysander Botha
RW14David Philanderdownward-facing red arrow 40+5'upward-facing green arrow 51'
OC13Danie van Wykdownward-facing red arrow 28'
IC12Darryl de la Harpedownward-facing red arrow 76'
LW11Russell van Wyk
FH10Theuns Kotzé
SH9Eugene Jantjiesdownward-facing red arrow 68'
N88Renaldo Bothmayellow card 50' to 60'
OF7Tinus du Plessisred cross icon 60' to 68'
BF6Jacques Burger (c)downward-facing red arrow 10'
RL5Tjiuee Uanivi
LL4PJ van Lilldownward-facing red arrow 68'
TP3Raoul Larsonyellow card 40+5' to 55'downward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Torsten van Jaarsvelddownward-facing red arrow 71'
LP1Johnny Redelinghuysdownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Louis van der Westhuizenupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR17Jaco Engelsupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Aranos Coetzeeyellow card 40+10' to 50'upward-facing green arrow 40+5'downward-facing red arrow 51'upward-facing green arrow 60'
FL19Wian Conradieupward-facing green arrow 60'
FL20Rohan Kitshoffupward-facing green arrow 10'
FB21Johann Trompupward-facing green arrow 76'
SH22Damian Stevensupward-facing green arrow 68'
WG23Heinrich Smitupward-facing green arrow 28'
Coach:
Wales Phil Davies
FB15Merab Kvirikashvilidownward-facing red arrow 76'
RW14Tamaz Mchedlidzedownward-facing red arrow 43'
OC13Davit Kacharava
IC12Merab Sharikadze
LW11Alexander Todua
FH10Lasha Malaghuradze
SH9Vasil Lobzhanidzedownward-facing red arrow 66'
N88Mamuka Gorgodze (c)
OF7Viktor Kolelishvilidownward-facing red arrow 40+5'upward-facing green arrow 40+6'downward-facing red arrow 40'
BF6Giorgi Tkhilaishvili
RL5Konstantin Mikautadzedownward-facing red arrow 57'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze
TP3Davit Zirakashvili
HK2Jaba Bregvadzeyellow card 35' to 45'downward-facing red arrow 57'
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 36'
Replacements:
HK16Shalva Mamukashviliupward-facing green arrow 40+5'downward-facing red arrow 40+6'upward-facing green arrow 57'
PR17Kakha Asieshviliupward-facing green arrow 36'
PR18Anton Peikrishvili
LK19Levan Datunashviliupward-facing green arrow 57'
N820Lasha Lomidzeupward-facing green arrow 40'
SH21Giorgi Begadzeupward-facing green arrow 66'
WG22Giorgi Aptsiauriupward-facing green arrow 43'
FB23Beka Tsiklauriupward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
New Zealand Milton Haig

Man of the Match:
Tinus du Plessis (Namibia)

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Stuart Berry (South Africa)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Notes:

  • Alexander Todua earned his 50th test cap for Georgia.
  • Theuns Kotzé surpassed Jaco Coetzee's record of 335 points to become Namibia top point scorer.[13]
  • The losing bonus point for Namibia was the country's first-ever competition point in a Rugby World Cup.[14]

New Zealand vs Tonga

9 October 2015
20:00
New Zealand 47–9 Tonga
Try: B. Smith 13' c
Woodcock 31' c
Milner-Skudder (2) 52' c, 58' c
Williams 66' c
Cane 70' c
Nonu 76' m
Con: Carter (6/7) 15', 32', 54', 59', 66', 72'
ReportPen: Morath (3/3) 26', 49', 57'
St. James' Park, Newcastle
Attendance: 50,985
Referee: John Lacey (Ireland)
New Zealand
Tonga
FB15Ben Smith
RW14Nehe Milner-Skudder
OC13Conrad Smithdownward-facing red arrow 62'
IC12Ma'a Nonu
LW11Waisake Naholodownward-facing red arrow 57'
FH10Dan Carter
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 72'
N88Kieran Read (c)yellow card 38' to 48'
OF7Sam Cane
BF6Jerome Kaino
RL5Sam Whitelockdownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4Luke Romanodownward-facing red arrow 49'
TP3Owen Franksdownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Dane Colesdownward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Tony Woodcockdownward-facing red arrow 43'
Replacements:
HK16Keven Mealamuupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Wyatt Crockettupward-facing green arrow 43'
PR18Ben Franksupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Brodie Retallickupward-facing green arrow 49'
FL20Liam Messamupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Tawera Kerr-Barlowupward-facing green arrow 72'
FH22Beauden Barrettupward-facing green arrow 57'
CE23Sonny Bill Williamsupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Vunga Lilo
RW14Telusa Veainudownward-facing red arrow 66'
OC13Siale Piutau
IC12Latiume Fosita
LW11Fetuʻu Vainikolo
FH10Kurt Morathdownward-facing red arrow 62'
SH9Sonatane Takuluadownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Viliami Maʻafudownward-facing red arrow 66'
OF7Nili Latu (c)
BF6Sione Kalamafoni
RL5Joe Tuineaudownward-facing red arrow 54'
LL4Tukulua Lokotui
TP3Halani Aulikadownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Elvis Taionedownward-facing red arrow 49'
LP1Soane Tongaʻuihadownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Paul Ngauamoyellow card 70' to 80'upward-facing green arrow 49'
PR17Sona Taumaloloupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Sila Puafisiupward-facing green arrow 70'
LK19Steve Mafiupward-facing green arrow 54'
FL20Jack Ramupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Samisoni Fisilauupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE22Viliami Tahituʻaupward-facing green arrow 62'
WG23William Heluupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Tonga Mana Otai

Man of the Match:
Nehe Milner-Skudder (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
JP Doyle (England)
Marius Mitrea (Italy)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

Notes:

  • Ma'a Nonu became the sixth All Blacks player to earn his 100th test cap.[15]

Argentina vs Namibia

11 October 2015
12:00
Argentina 64–19 Namibia
Try: Hernández 7' c
Moroni 19' c
Agulla 24' c
Isa 36' m
Noguera Paz 40' c
Alemanno 49' c
Senatore 64' c
Montoya 69' c
Cubelli 74' c
Con: González Iglesias (4/5) 8', 20', 26', 40'
Socino (4/4) 50', 65', 70', 75'
Pen: González Iglesias (1/2) 12'
ReportTry: Tromp 13' c
Greyling 46' c
Jantjies 80' m
Con: Kotzé (2/2) 14', 47'
Leicester City Stadium, Leicester
Attendance: 30,198
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Argentina
Namibia
FB15Lucas González Amorosino
RW14Matías Moroni
OC13Santiago González Iglesiasdownward-facing red arrow 65'
IC12Juan Pablo Socino
LW11Horacio Agulla
FH10Juan Martín Hernándezdownward-facing red arrow 51'
SH9Martín Landajo (c)downward-facing red arrow 53'
N88Facundo Isa
OF7Javier Ortega Desio
BF6Pablo Materadownward-facing red arrow 50'
RL5Matías Alemannodownward-facing red arrow 61'
LL4Guido Petti
TP3Juan Pablo Orlandidownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Julián Montoyadownward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Lucas Noguera Paz
Replacements:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Marcos Ayerza
PR18Ramiro Herreraupward-facing green arrow 53'
N819Leonardo Senatoreupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20Juan Martín Fernández Lobbeupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Tomás Cubelliupward-facing green arrow 53'
CE22Marcelo Boschyellow card 53' to 63'upward-facing green arrow 51'
WG23Juan Imhoffupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Argentina Daniel Hourcade
FB15Chrysander Bothadownward-facing red arrow 58'
RW14Johann Tromp
OC13JC Greylingyellow card 11' to 21'downward-facing red arrow 65'
IC12Johan Deysel
LW11Conrad Marais
FH10Theuns Kotzé
SH9Damian Stevensdownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Leneve Damensdownward-facing red arrow 58'
OF7Wian Conradie
BF6Rohan Kitshoff (c)
RL5Tjiuee Uanivi
LL4Janco Venterdownward-facing red arrow 6'
TP3Aranos Coetzeedownward-facing red arrow 47'
HK2Torsten van Jaarsvelddownward-facing red arrow 52'
LP1Jaco Engelsdownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16Louis van der Westhuizenupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR17Johnny Redelinghuysupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18AJ de Klerkupward-facing green arrow 47'
N819PJ van Lillupward-facing green arrow 6'
FL20Tinus du Plessisyellow card 76' to 80'upward-facing green arrow 58'
WG21Russell van Wykupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH22Eugene Jantjiesupward-facing green arrow 65'
WG23Heinrich Smitupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Wales Phil Davies

Man of the Match:
Horacio Agulla (Argentina)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

References

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