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  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Muliaina's survival strategy

    Mils Muliaina is hoping to avoid becoming the latest All Black to be struck down by injury at this World Cup ahead of what should be his 100th Test when New Zealand play Argentina in the quarterfinals.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Beware the wounded French

    France wing Vincent Clerc insisted his side are still ambitious after struggling through to a World Cup quarterfinal against old rivals England on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    RWC play-offs: What the experts say...

    Even the most astute brains in the game don't always agree and, for most part, this was the case when Rugby Rugby approached a handful of experts to ask them for their World Cup quarterfinal predictions.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Youthful Wales have no fear

    Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde believes that the fearlessnes of youth will win the day for his side in their World Cup quarterfinal against an experienced Ireland team in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Breakdown 'jackals' to decide Boks' fate

    The World Cup quarterfinal between Australia and South Africa will hinge on the breakdown, with "jackals" Heinrich Brüssow and David Pocock to play key roles, Boks assistant coach Gary Gold said Friday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Unknown kickers hold key in deadlock

    Goal-kicking from some very unlikely players could determine which teams advance in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    French tormentor Wilkinson in own battle

    Jonny Wilkinson is six points shy of the world Test record, but is not guaranteed of taking the kicks for England in their World Cup quarterfinal showdown with France at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    SANZAR 'united' in face-off with IRB

    The negative financial consequences of taking part in the World Cup are a "serious" matter the International Rugby Board must tackle, the outspoken head of the Australian Rugby Union said Friday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Preview: South Africa v Australia

    This is the top quarterfinal - the side ranked second in the world against side ranked third. It is a match worthy of a final.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011

    Preview: New Zealand v Argentina

    The form book says it will be New Zealand all the way over Argentina in their World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday, but the All Blacks know from bitter experience nothing can be taken for granted.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Lievremont: Shock inspiration

    Lievremont: Shock inspiration

    Coach Marc Lievremont insists the shock defeat to Tonga has sparked France into action ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with England.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Johnson: We must stay focused

    Johnson: We must stay focused

    England manager Martin Johnson has warned his side they will need to remain focused for 80 minutes against France at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Wales set for back-row battle

    Wales set for back-row battle

    Dan Lydiate believes Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien will pose a serious threat to Wales' World Cup semi-final ambitions.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    All the Best for Ireland

    All the Best for Ireland

    Ireland hooker Rory Best has been passed fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Wellington Regional Stadium.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Trio passed fit for Australia

    Trio passed fit for Australia

    Kurtley Beale, Digby Ioane and Pat McCabe will return to the Australia line-up for Sunday's semi-final clash with South Africa in Wellington.