Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable tournament in France. Wales 32 Fiji 26 – Pool C, September 10Louis Rees-Zammit celebrates Wales’ late let-off against Fiji (David Davies/PA)The opening weekend served up a full-bodied thriller in Bordeaux. Semi Radradra had the chance to grab the crowning glory but heartbreakingly knocked on with Wales’ try line at his mercy in the final act of an absorbing contest staged in stamina-sapping heat. France 28 South Africa 29 – Quarter-final, October 15Hosts France crashed out in agonising fashion following a quarter-final classic for the ages. Just 24 hours after New Zealand’s thrilling victory over Ireland, Stade de France staged an epic encounter which somehow eclipsed it for drama and scintillating rugby.

Source: The Herald October 29, 2023 22:57 UTC