The excitement is building, and the stakes are high as the Rugby World Cup sweepstake nears its thrilling conclusion. With only a handful of contenders remaining, the battle for victory is fiercer than ever. Let's take a look at the lucky participants still in the running for glory:

Argentina:

• Steph Craig
• Stephanie Lindsay
• Grant Harley
• Gregg Duncan

New Zealand:

• Gemma Short
• Cameron Gray
• Sean Docherty
• Julie O'Donnel

England:

• Ken McKay
• Andrew Begg
• Niamh O'Loughlin
• Ivor Morton

South Africa:

• Ian Reid
• Lee Brown
• Erin Davie
• Derek Black

Semi-finals are set to be played tonight on the 20th of October and tomorrow on the 21st of October, and our remaining participants are keeping their fingers crossed for their respective teams. The anticipation is palpable as these die-hard fans eagerly await the outcomes of these crucial matches.

After a late-in-the-game comeback from Argentina against Wales and a knife-edge match-up between France and South Africa this World Cup has already had us on the edge of our seats.

Friday at 8 pm - Argentina vs New Zealand - Stade de France
The World No.8 side Argentina, who reached the RWC Semi-Finals in 2007 and 2015, are taking on the 3-time champions New Zealand. With only one change to the team sheet from last weekend, Bertranou for Cubelli at scrum-half, Argentina are hoping to replicate their score against Wales. New Zealand has taken a different approach with an overhaul of last week's team sheet. Tele'a is starting after Fainga'anuku was dropped for disciplinary reasons. Whitelock returns to the second row, leaving Retallick on the bench. Taukei'aho is on the bench as replacement hooker as Coles drops out.

Saturday at 8 pm - England vs South Africa - Stade de France
The defending champions South Africa may feel some deja vu this Saturday with a repeat of the finals from Japan in the last World Cup. Since South Africa came out on top then, I'm sure England are trying to not let it cross their minds. South Africa obviously feel good where they are as they are fielding an identical team sheet from their Quarter Final match-up against France. England are making a few changes with Marler (loosehead prop) and Martin (lock) starting and demoting Genge and Chessum to the bench. Steward is called up to full-back replacing Smith who has been removed from the team sheet altogether.

The tension will reach its peak on the 28th of October when the final showdown takes place. Whichever nation emerges victorious will make its supporters extremely proud while also securing a well-deserved victory for our remaining sweepstake participants.

As the Rugby World Cup approaches its thrilling conclusion, we wish the best of luck to those who are still in the running. May the best team win, and may the winners of our sweepstake revel in their well-deserved triumph! Stay tuned for the final results and more exciting updates as the tournament progresses.

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