New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod has admitted the level witnessed in the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash between South Africa and Ireland is one they aspire to.
Henry Arundell plundered five tries as England overcame a frantic start to dismantle Rugby World Cup newcomers Chile with a 71-0 victory that continues their march towards the quarter-finals.
Portugal fell agonisingly short of a first Rugby World Cup victory as they drew 18-18 with Georgia after a dramatic conclusion in Toulouse.
Emiliano Boffelli was the difference-maker as Argentina survived a late charge to beat Samoa 19-10 and reignite their Rugby World Cup campaign.
Italy mounted an impressive second-half comeback in their World Cup clash with Uruguay at Stade de Nice on Wednesday to claim a 38-17 victory.
Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell has fired a verbal volley at Australia coach Eddie Jones as their Rugby World Cup campaign hangs in the balance.