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Argentina

Player Ratings: Argentina

OPINION: Argentina’s hopes of making their first World Cup final were dashed at the hands of the All Blacks at the Stade de France on Friday, as the three-time champions handsomely won 44-6.

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LIVE FROM PARIS: @king365ed talks Le Crunch

LISTEN as Cape Talk radio presenter Clarence Ford chats to @king365ed and John Goliath about all things Springbok and the World Cup!

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VIDEO: The Beast's take on Bok glory

WATCH as Jim Hamilton chats to Tendai Mtawarira and Paul Willemse about South Africa's epic come-from-behind win over hosts France.

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South Africa

Player Ratings: South Africa

OPINION: The Springboks produced one of their finest performances under Jacques Nienaber to edge France 29-28 in their World Cup quarterfinal in Saint-Denis on Sunday.

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France

Player Ratings: France

OPINION: France are out of the Rugby World Cup. The tournament hosts have crashed out of the event at the quarter-final stage after losing to reigning champions South Africa 28-29 at Stade de France.

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Fiji

Player Ratings: Fiji

OPINION: Fiji’s World Cup campaign came to a halt on Sunday against England at the Stade Velodrome, although a late surge almost brought them a dramatic victory.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Ireland’s World Cup quarterfinal curse rages on.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: New Zealand

OPINION: The All Blacks have defied the odds with a well-deserved 28-24 win over Ireland in Paris to progress through to the World Cup semifinals.

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The Jake White view: Is this France's Madiba moment?

OPINION: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White gives his take on the build-up to and possible outcome of the World Cup quarterfinal encounter between hosts France and defending champions South Africa.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Ireland showcased their mettle against Scotland in a Rugby World Cup 2023 pool stage statement 36-14 win.

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Scotland

Player Ratings: Scotland

OPINION: Scotland’s dream of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup was ended in brutal fashion by a rampant Ireland in Paris.

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Wales

Player Ratings: Wales

OPINION: Wales faced Georgia in a hard-fought encounter that tested their mettle in Nantes, ultimately securing a win but not without some nervy moments.

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