WHAT A QF WEEKEND

Well done to England and New Zealand for dominating their inferior opposition, and what a semi final in prospect next Saturday.

South Africa v Japan was one of the most physical contests I have ever witnessed, and credit to SA's defensive discipline for denying the free scoring Japanese.

And what was going through the mind of that French lock in that maul? I mean why? And, yes, the Welsh are the best ever at winning ugly, and although that rip at the end seemed forward, this is apparently allowed under the laws. However, surely Tipuric was in front of the ball when he caught it so he should have been penalised for offside, and thus the final try should not have been allowed. 

The French John Wick

But Le French only have themselves to blame (again), missing two kicks and playing with 14 men for 30 minutes. South Africa v Wales will another enthralling, attritional contest next Sunday.

We will endeavour to record another audio file midweek, reviewing all four games in more detail, and previewing the the two semi's. Thanks for listening so far, and for those who shared on social.