Ireland 15-30 Argentina: A superb atmosphere is generated as Ireland share in a passionate rendition of Ireland's Call The Irish start brightly, but it's Argentina who score the opening try of the match through Lucas Borges The South Americans make sure they confront the Irish head on with Manuel Contepomi in combative form Ireland trail 8-3 but take the lead in the 32nd minute as Brian O'Driscoll scores a fine try and Ronan O'Gara adds the extras Felipe Contepomi converts Horacio Agulla's try as Argentina claim a vital 18-10 lead at half-time Ireland grab a lifeline after half-time as Geordan Murphy touches down after receiving David Wallace's pass Juan Martin Hernandez caps a stunning display as he lands three drop goals to edge his side further ahead Agustin Pichot's players earn a deserved 30-15 win that sends Eddie O'Sullivan's side crashing out of the tournament France 64-7 Georgia: Clement Poitrenaud finishes off a move superbly started by Yannick Jauzion in the sixth minute South Africa 64-15 USA: Schalk Burger marks his return from suspension by scoring South Africa's opening try Flying South Africa wing Bryan Habana is caught between two US tough-tackling defenders Lionel Beauxis stretches the French lead to 16-0 with another penalty as the World Cup hosts start confidently Fly-half Beauxis scores France's third try and adds the extras to give the hosts a comfortable 30-0 half-time lead Christophe Dominici collects a wonderful crossfield kick from Beauxis to score a superb try with the lead now 47-0 France stretch the lead to 40-0 as Sebastien Bruno drives over the line with Les Bleus totally in control in Marseille Remy Martin adds the eighth try for the French as they rout the Georgians 64-7 in southern France
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