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Match preview Dominant Wales aim to prolong Gatland's farewell There has been plenty of talk about what happened in 2011 but recent form is more relevant - and that makes Wales strong favourites to see off unpredictable France.
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Match Preview South Africa seeking revenge but Japan out to keep party going Neither team will be short of motivation as an intriguing clash of contrasting styles completes quarter-final weekend.
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News A life of fine lines and perfect timings Wayne Barnes and Jaco Peyper, who will referee Sunday's quarter-finals, discuss the sometimes thankless task of making the big calls.
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Analysis: Key man - Wales Record-breaker Jones always ready to 'go harder' Rugby News Service analysts select key performers to watch out for in this weekend's quarter-finals. The latest is Wales second-row Alun Wyn Jones.
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Analysis: Key man - France Trusty Poirot in right state of mind to tackle Wales Rugby News Service analysts select key performers to watch out for in this weekend's quarter-finals. The latest is France loosehead prop Jefferson Poirot.
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Match review: NZL 46-14 IRE Brilliant All Blacks make it a sad farewell for Ireland's Best and Schmidt Coach Hansen hails New Zealand's ferocious defence and seven dazzling tries that set up a mouth-watering semi-final with England.
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News Headline makers: Brave Blossoms join Japan's global sporting achievers The heroics of the rugby team led by Michael Leitch have gripped a nation more used to cheering individual success in sports such as judo, golf, wrestling and tennis.
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News Japan’s success smashes rugby broadcast records as the world watches on After growing global TV audiences throughout the pool phase, Sunday's match against South Africa is likely to hit a new peak for live sport in Japan.
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Analysis Reece gets a pat for triggering Ireland's downfall Scrum-half Smith's second try effectively ended Ireland's semi-final hopes after 20 minutes, but it was the New Zealand winger's movement off the ball that opened up the Irish defence.
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Match Review: ENG 40-16 AUS Jones lauds 'samurai warriors' for putting Wallabies to the sword England fly-half Farrell to the fore with a faultless 20-point kicking display that books his team a semi-final spot for first time since 2007.