It’s been a thrilling three weeks or so and now the last eight teams are ready to do battle in the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. There have been shocks and disasters along the way, but 2003 world champions England are still in there. The cream of the crop will go to war in four thrilling match-ups to determine the last four for the semis. The quarter-final picture looks like this:

Australia v England, 06 Oct - 15:00(GMT + 2), Marseille

England got back on to the bicycle after a shaky start to the World Cup with balanced performances against Samoa and Tonga. The Wallabies are a different kettle of fish, however. Australia will go into this game feeling bullish, following stunning recent performances against Canada and Fiji. The Wallabies are the favourites, but a Wilko-boosted England may just be able to spoil their party. Live Online.

‘The cream of the crop will go to war in four thrilling match-ups to determine the last four for the semis.’


New Zealand v France, 06 Oct - 21:00(GMT + 1), Cardiff

New Zealand go head-to-head with France in this thrilling match-up. The All Blacks are the tournament favourites and most feared team at the 2007 RWC, but they should be wary of the French who have knocked them out of a World Cup before. The All Blacks should steady themselves for their first real test . On their day, the French are a formidable team who are well able to put the All Blacks under pressure and even upset the expected outcome. Live Online.


South Africa v Fiji, 07 Oct - 15:00(GMT + 2), Marseille

The South Africans are rumbling forward in good nick, but need to maintain focus for the clash with the tough Fijians. If they allow the Pacific islanders to play to their strengths, the Boks could come unstuck. The Fijians are going into this encounter with their tails up after a sparkling performance against Wales. This match promises to deliver fireworks and is not to be missed. Live Online.


Argentina v Scotland, 07 Oct - 21:00(GMT + 2), Saint-Denis

Scotland will come face-to-face with Argentina in this quarter-final match. Frank Hadden's men will have it all to do against the on-song Pumas. The Scots will undoubtedly play with great bravery and purpose, but will it be enough against the impressive defence, kicking and forward play of Argentina? It is a match that promises to be a thriller. Live Online.