We pick the six best tries of an enthralling World Cup, taking in All Black romps, historic Portuguese successes and more
Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images1 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 50th minute, South Africa v Scotland
The try was Arendse’s but the no-look kick assist from Manie Libbok was out of this world. Think it is easy to strike a ball accurately while deliberately looking the other way? Try it.When they opt to play, the Pumas can be irresistible. A crafty angled run from the scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou and a turbo-charged finish from Carreras, Newcastle Falcons’ flying wing, rounded off this absolute beauty.
New Zealand’s right wing Will Jordan celebrates after crossing the line to score a wonderful try against Ireland.5. Will Jordan, 65th minute, New Zealand v Uruguay Jordan is a major talent but, again, it was a teammate who was the creative architect. Step forward Damian McKenzie, smoothly regathering his own kick and brilliantly flicking the ball infield to set his winger free.Bundee Aki’s finish against New Zealand was outstanding but Portugal’s fizzing backs deserve recognition on this list. Their late winning try, with Raffaele Storti escaping down the right before putting Marta over, sealed a first World Cup win for Os Lobos.
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