Rugby World Cup report card: How all 20 teams have performed so far
RANKED: We assess the country-by-country formlines heading into the final weekend of pool games at the Rugby World Cup
The burden of favouritism has been shouldered well by the hosts. They showed poise and conviction to see off New Zealand on the opening night and it even looks as if the horrendous injury to World Cup poster boy Antoine Dupont may not be as ruinous as first feared. .




