The Wales team has engraved their name in Rugby World Cup history after booking their second semifinal since 1987 with a 22-10 victory over Ireland in Wellington last night.
Early in the first half, the smallest man on the field, Shane Williams, opened the scoring for Wales in the third minute for them to lead 7-0.
Ireland came from behind for a 10-3 score line at halftime in favor of Wales.
The Irish started strongly in the second half to draw the match at 10-all before Wales halfback, Mike Philips and center, Jonathan Davies scored for a 22-10 win.
Wales coach Warren Gatland said the hard work for his young team has paid off.
Veteran Ireland center and captain Brian O’Driscoll was disappointed with the loss knowing what they have achieved in this RWC.
In the second quarterfinal, France bounced back from humiliation last week to stun England at Eden Park, winning 19-12 to advance to the World Cup semifinals.
They led 16-nil at halftime and although both sides scored two tries it was the French side that showed they can be dangerous.
France captain Thierry Dusautoir said that for them it was simple, they did not want to go home this weekend.
England captain Lewis Moody accepted defeat after his side failed to find their winning form in this game.
The quarterfinals this afternoon, Australia will play South Africa in Wellington at 5pm and the All Blacks will face Argentina at Eden Park at 7.30pm.
You can catch the live commentaries of both games, on our sister station, Viti FM with the voice of rugby, Malakai Veisamasama and expert comments from Ilivasi Tabua.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
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