Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on one of the most thrilling weekends in rugby history as the southern hemisphere sides show they are far from a fading force.
England remain the sole hope for the northern hemisphere after Steve Borthwick's side survived a second half fight back from Fiji to book their spot in the final four. Owen Farrell responded to criticism of his selection at fly-half with a player of the match performance.
In Paris, we were treated to the two best games of the tournament so far with defending champions South Africa just edging hosts France to book a semi-final date with England while New Zealand produced their best performance in years to see off Ireland, who once again exit at the quarter-final stage.
We discuss if it was a case of choking for the Irish, or if they simply came up against a better side on the night, and Charles gives us the mood from Paris as the host nation lick their wounds after their exit.
Plus, we discuss Argentina's win over Wales and pay tribute to two departing number 10s in Johnny Sexton and Dan Biggar.
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Brian Moore: “England are best equipped of the Home Nations to win the Rugby World Cup”- Full Home Nations 2019 Rugby World Cup preview show
Bob Skinstad: Eddie Jones man management is England's secret weapon for this World Cup
Brian Moore: Ireland look lost and confused heading into the World Cup
Ben Ryan: England won't win the World Cup with George Ford at outhalf
Tom May: This England squad is good to enough to win the most open World Cup in years
Brian Moore: Exeter need to follow in Liverpool's footsteps and buy a couple of star players
Brian Moore: Rugby's Premiership is starting to resemble Football's Premier League
Johan Ackermann: Cipriani tells me when there are things we can improve on
Tom May: It's time to have a play off between the Premiership and Championship
Lotte Clapp-Growth of Women's rugby is hugely encouraging
Brian Moore: Club matches between hemispheres look great on paper but they have to stay there
Brian Moore: Billy Vunipola doesn't deserve severe punishment for social media activity
James Horwill: Chris Robshaw has to be on the plane to Japan
George Chuter: Leicester are staring into the abyss
Brian Moore: England's problem isn't psychological, it's tactical
Martyn Williams: I can't imagine Wales not winning
Ben Ryan: The global calendar has to happen now
Brian Moore: England didn't play to their strengths
Ben Ryan: Wales v England will only have one score between them - it's that close
Brian Moore: If England carry on as they are then they will cause problems for any opposition
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