PERFORMANCE OF THE DAY

Where did the brilliant Ireland who beat Argentina 46-24 come from? Frankly, who cares. Top-eight ranking assured for World Cup draw and a job well done.

ROOF OF THE DAY

Cardiff's Millennium Stadium boasts a roof that can be closed in wet conditions, an excellent innovation that could teach Warsaw's football stadium a thing or two. The drawback? Having to take on the All Blacks in dry, still conditions. Generous.

BROTHER WATCH

At Twickenham South African lock Eben Etzebeth had a pop at Ben Youngs, whose brother Tom (right) immediately took exception and piled in to the skirmish. Followed by 25 others.

SLIP OF THE DAY

Sky studio anchor Alex Payne went to an ad break saying: "We are still … er … England are still right in this at half-time." He immediately apologised to South African viewers.

SUBS OF THE DAY

On 67 minutes did a frustrated Stuart Lancaster demand "care and pace" or "Care and Paice"? Replacements Danny Care and David Paice trooped on to replace the Youngs brothers – but it could just have been a big touchline misunderstanding.

SPONSORWATCH

With the logo of insurers QBE on the pitch at Twickenham and cosmetics firm Dove in Cardiff, there was something pleasingly traditional about seeing the Guinness logo daubed on Dublin's turf.