Australia's impressive wins over Wales and England results in a quarter-final clash with Scotland. Their 15-6 victory this morning was crucial, sending Wales to what will be a tough match against South Africa, who have bounced back from their opening humiliation at the hands of Japan. England's win over Uruguay this morning leaves Pool A as the only completed pool so far.
POOL B
South Africa - Advanced
Scotland - Advanced
Japan - Eliminated
Samoa - Eliminated
USA - Eliminated
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Scotland edging out Samoa this morning eliminates the plucky Japanese from the tournament before they play the USA. However, Japan will finish third in the pool and qualify for the 2019 World Cup hosted in their own country. Meanwhile, South Africa progress atop the pool to advance to probably the tastiest quarter-final of them all, against the Welsh.
Remaining Games
Monday 8am, USA v Japan
POOL C
New Zealand - Advanced
Argentina - Advanced
Tonga - Eliminated
Georgia - Eliminated
Namibia - Eliminated
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
It was never really in doubt that the All Blacks and Argentina would progress in first and second respectively. All that's left is to see which team from Pool D will be given the task of toppling the world number one, and which will take on Argentina.
Remaining Games
Monday Midnight, Argentina v Namibia, Leicester City Stadium
POOL D
France - Advanced
Ireland - Advanced
Italy - Eliminated
Canada - Eliminated
Romania - Eliminated
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Italy's lack of fight in Pool D has left it as an easy two horse race for top spot in Pool D - which will be decided tomorrow morning when France take on Ireland at Millennium Stadium. The loser has to face the All Blacks, and neither team particularly fancies that prospect.
Remaining Games
Monday 2.30am, Italy v Romania, Sandy Park
Monday 4.45am, France v Ireland, Millennium Stadium
Quarter-finals outlook
Sunday October 18
QF 1 - South Africa v Wales, 4am, Twickenham
QF 2 - All Blacks v Ireland/France, 8am, Millennium Stadium
- Winners to face off in semifinal 1
Monday October 19
QF 3 - France/Ireland v Argentina, 4am, Millennium Stadium
QF 4 - Australia v Scotland, 8am, Twickenham
- Winners to face off in semifinal 2
