A brief review of the remaining results from the weekend taking place in England, Wales, Ireland and twice in France. The flurry of cards continued but also some fantastic tries.

ENGLAND 22 vs 30 NEW ZEALAND
Saturday, November 16, 14:30 GMT, London

The All Blacks continued their winning streak as they fought off a resilient English side at Twickenham. While Owen Farrell did his best to keep his side in touch with five penalty goals and a conversion, it was two world class offloads that created tries and won the match for New Zealand. Kieran Read drew in three defenders to put Julian Savea away within two minutes of the opening kickoff, and it was Savea again late in the game taking a superb pass from Ma’a Nonu to win the game after England had taken an unlikely lead.

Stuart Lancaster will have been pleased with the efforts of his forwards, in particular the tight five who impressed in the set pieces and proved more than a match in the loose. Also impressive was the determination of his side to claw back from an early 14 point deficit that threatened to get out of hand. The inspiration of the New Zealand backs will be something Lancaster will need to emulate if his side are to topple the southern hemisphere giants again.

SCORING
02 mins – J. Savea try 0-5
03 mins – D. Carter con 0-7
06 mins – O. Farrell pen 3-7
12 mins – D. Carter pen 3-10
17 mins – K. Read try 3-15
18 mins – D. Carter con 3-17
24 mins – J. Launchbury try 8-17
25 mins – O. Farrell con 10-17
31 mins – A. Cruden pen 10-20
34 mins – O. Farrell pen 13-20
38 mins – O. Farrell pen 16-20
53 mins – O. Farrell pen 19-20
60 mins – O. Farrell pen 22-20
63 mins – J. Savea try 22-25
64 mins – A. Cruden con 22-27
71 mins – A. Cruden pen 22-30

CARDS
33 mins – K. Read yellow (team infringements)

ENGLAND
M. Brown; C. Ashton, J. Tomkins (A. Goode 77), B. Twelvetrees, B. Foden; O. Farrell (T. Flood 67), L. Dickson (B. Youngs 65); J. Marler (M. Mullan 77), D. Hartley (T. Youngs 50), D. Cole (D. Wilson 77); J. Launchbury (G. Parling 46), C. Lawes; T. Wood, C. Robshaw (capt.), B. Vunipola (B. Morgan 57).

NEW ZEALAND
I. Dagg; C. Piutau (R. Crotty 71), B. Smith, M. Nonu, J. Savea; D. Carter (A. Cruden 26), A. Smith (T. Kerr-Barlow 71); T. Woodcock (W. Crockett HT), K. Mealamu (D. Coles 60), O. Franks (C. Faumuina 43); B. Retallick (L. Romano 65), G. Whitelock; L. Messam (S. Luatua 65), R. McCaw (capt.), K. Read.

Referee: C. Joubert (SARU)
Assistants: N. Owens (WRU) & F. Pastrana (UAR)
TMO: G. Simmonds (WRU)

WALES 40 vs 6 ARGENTINA
Saturday, November 16, 14:30 GMT, Cardiff

Warren Gatland deserves a pat on the back and Rhodri Jones an apology as Wales made short work of an unconvincing Pumas side at the Millenium Stadium. While the Argentines had the better of the Welsh scrum, it was never a factor as Jones held enough to win the ball and Toby Faletau carried well off the back. The scoreline flattered Wales somewhat as Argentina enjoyed some decent passages of play, but were ultimately held try-less as they failed to convert their chances.

Mike Phillips had a strong game, scoring an early breakaway try, and Leigh Halfpenny contributed 20 points with the boot. George North caused havoc with ball in hand, and debutant Cory Allen looked comfortable at centre. The Pumas will be very pleased with Santiago Cordero, who impressed with some silky running, but will need to find some energy as they head to Rome to face the Azzurri.

SCORING
05 mins – L. Halfpenny pen 3-0
08 mins – M. Phillips try 8-0
09 mins – L. Halfpenny con 10-0
18 mins – L. Halfpenny pen 13-0
23 mins – G. North try 18-0
24 mins – L. Halfpenny con 20-0
29 mins – N. Sanchez pen 20-3
40 mins – L. Halfpenny pen 23-3
44 mins – L. Halfpenny pen 26-3
50 mins – N. Sanchez pen 26-6
56 mins – T. Faletau try 31-6
57 mins – L. Halfpenny con 33-6
67 mins – K. Owens try 38-6
68 mins – L. Halfpenny con 40-6

CARDS
11 mins – J. Tipuric yellow (professional foul)
79 mins – S. Lee yellow (professional foul)

WALES
L. Halfpenny; G. North, C. Allen (A. Beck 72), S. Williams, L. Williams; D. Biggar (J. Hook 68), M. Phillips (L. Williams 68); G. Jenkins (P. James 68), R. Hibbard (K. Owens 62), R. Jones (S. Lee 68); B. Davies (L. Charteris 57), A.W. Jones; S. Warburton (capt.), J. Tipuric, T. Faletau (R. Jones 74).

ARGENTINA
J. Tuculet (L. Gonzalez Amorosino HT); H. Agulla, M. Bosch, S. Fernandez (G. Ascarate 59), S. Cordero; N. Sanchez, M. Landajo (T. Cubelli 68); M. Ayerza (N. Lobo 72), E. Guinazu (S. Iglesias 66), M. Bustos (M. Diaz 74); M. Carizza (T. Lavanini 66), P. Albacete; J. Farias Cabello, P. Matera (L. Senatore 55), J.M. Leguizamon (capt.).

Referee: J. Lacey (IRFU)
Assistants: S. Walsh (ARU) & L. van der Merwe (SARU)
TMO: S. McDowell (IRFU)

FRENCH BARBARIANS 20 vs 19 SAMOA
Saturday, November 16, 17:00 GMT, Clermont

A fun game of rugby appropriately played below test match intensity, but one the Samoan reserves will be appreciative of to get some game time on their somewhat abbreviated tour. In true Barbarians style the game started at a frantic pace, with Alapati Leiua breaking away for the first try barely a minute in. Brando Va’aulu scored an excellent individual effort to finish off an initial break by Isaia Tu’ifua, but a cheeky try by Heini Adams got the Barbarians back in the match, and Gerhard Vosloo touched down in the midst of a maul to level the scores at the half.

Kahn Fotuali’i imitated Leiua with his own breakaway try straight off the second half restart, and then it was Adams again with his second, this time catching the blindside ruck defense unawares. Sadly the Barbarians cheated and kicked a penalty via Valentin Courrent in the dying minutes to steal the win. Samoa move on to face the Georgians on their home turf for the first time on Saturday.

SCORING
01 mins – A. Leiua try 0-5
02 mins – K. Fotuali’i con 0-7
14 mins – B. Va’aulu try 0-12
26 mins – H. Adams try 5-12
27 mins – F. Trinh-Duc con 7-12
37 mins – G. Vosloo try 12-12
41 mins – K. Fotuali’i try 12-17
42 mins – K. Fotuali’i con 12-19
58 mins – H. Adams try 17-19
73 mins – V. Courrent pen 20-19

CARDS
65 mins – J. Tekori yellow (dangerous tackle)

FRENCH BARBARIANS
A. Palisson; S. Sivivatu, A. Rougerie (capt.), R. Lamerat, D. Smith (S. Tian 68); F. Trinh-Duc (D. Skrela 68), H. Adams (V. Courrent 62); J.B. Poux (K. Mutapcic HT), B. Mach (R. Bonfils 68), D. Attoub (A. Iguiniz 68); C. Samson (T. Lassalle 68), R. Tchale-Watchou; G. Vosloo, P. Rabadan, J. Bonnaire (Jonathan Best 56).

SAMOA
F. Autagavaia; B. Va’aulu (S. Sinoti 65), I. Tu’ifua, J. Leota, A. Leiua (K. Pisi HT); K. Fotuali’i (capt.), J. Su’a (P. Fa’apale 65); V. Afatia (A. Perenise 59), T. Paulo (O. Avei 76), J. Johnston (B. Sa HT); P. Fa’asalele (F. Paulo 60), J. Tekori; A. Fa’osiliva, J. Lam, F. Levave (O. Treviranus 57).

Referee: J.P. Doyle (RFU)

IRELAND 15 vs 32 AUSTRALIA
Saturday, November 16, 17:45 GMT, Dublin

The expected gulf in class between the two backlines was very evident, but it was in the forwards where Australia enjoyed an unexpected advantage. The maligned Wallaby pack dominated the Irish scrum with surprising ease, and the balance of success at the contact area weighed heavily in Australia’s favour. Ireland looked at times as though they were playing a club fixture rather than an international, with several prominent players having lacklustre efforts.

Ewen McKenzie would be well pleased with the result, especially the manner of victory. Quade Cooper had his backline humming and man-of-the-match Michael Hooper was all over the pitch, scoring two tries for himself. Not so happy would be Irish defensive coach Les Kiss, who will surely be on extra duty ahead of the All Blacks fixture after three very soft tries were conceded through poor defensive alignment.

SCORING
08 mins – Q. Cooper pen 0-3
12 mins – J. Sexton pen 3-3
17 mins – N. Cummins try 3-8
18 mins – Q. Cooper con 3-10
24 mins – M. Hooper try 3-15
29 mins – J. Sexton pen 6-15
33 mins – J. Sexton pen 9-15
39 mins – J. Sexton pen 12-15
46 mins – Q. Cooper try 12-20
47 mins – Q. Cooper con 12-22
49 mins – Q. Cooper pen 12-25
57 mins – I. Madigan pen 15-25
67 mins – M. Hooper try 15-30
68 mins – Q. Cooper con 13-32

CARDS
32 mins – M. Hooper yellow (team infringements)
72 mins – T. Kuridrani red (dangerous tackle)

IRELAND
R. Kearney (R. Henshaw 74); T. Bowe, B. O’Driscoll (R. Henshaw 22-30), L. Marshall, F. McFadden; J. Sexton (I. Madigan HT), E. Reddan (C. Murray 57); C. Healy (J. McGrath 69), R. Best (S. Cronin 66), M. Ross (S. Archer 66); D. Toner (M. McCarthy 69), P. O’Connell (capt.); P. O’Mahony, S. O’Brien (K. McLaughlin 71), J. Heaslip.

AUSTRALIA
I. Folau; A. Ashley-Cooper (J. Tomane 58), T. Kuridrani, M. To’omua, N. Cummins; Q. Cooper (C. Leali’ifano 69), W. Genia (N. White 66); J. Slipper (B. Robinson 69), S. Moore (T. Polota-Nau 69), S. Kepu (P. Ryan 66); R. Simmons, J. Horwill (S. Timani 57); S. Fardy, M. Hooper (L. Gill 72), B. Mowen (capt.).

Referee: C. Pollock (NZRU)
Assistants: R. Poite (FFR) & S. Berry (SARU)
TMO: G. Warren (RFU)

FRANCE 38 vs 18 TONGA
Saturday, November 16, 19:00 GMT, Le Havre

A couple unsavoury incidents tainted an otherwise entertaining fixture at the Stade Oceane. Taniela Moa’s needless elbow on Dimitri Szarzewski earned him a yellow card, and a punch-up between Sona Taumalolo and Yoann Maestri saw both men shown red. France had the game wrapped up by half-time, but the Tongans played well with ball in hand and only some poor execution denied them at least one try.

In the second half France exerted more control, applying more pressure at the breakdown while dominating the scrum and maul. Tonga had their moments and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored two well-earned tries, the last one right on full-time to end the match on a high. France will be pleased to exact revenge, but will certainly need to tighten up against the formidable challenge of the Springboks in Paris on Saturday.

SCORING
03 mins – M. Parra pen 3-0
06 mins – S. Guitoune try 8-0
18 mins – M. Parra pen 11-0
28 mins – M. Parra pen 14-0
31 mins – F. Apikotoa pen 14-3
38 mins – F. Apikotoa pen 14-6
40 mins – D. Chouly try 19-6
40 mins – M. Parra con 21-6
51 mins – B. Dulin try 26-6
52 mins – M. Parra con 28-6
56 mins – F. Vainikolo try 28-11
63 mins – M. Parra pen 31-11
74 mins – B. Kayser try 36-11
75 mins – F. Michalak con 38-11
80 mins – F. Vainikolo try 38-16
80 mins – L. Fosita con 38-18

CARDS
40 mins – T. Moa yellow (foul play)
42 mins – S. Taumalolo red (foul play)
42 mins – Y. Maestri red (foul play)

FRANCE
B. Dulin; S. Guitoune, G. Fickou (M. Bastareaud 24-29), W. Fofana (M. Bastareaud 66), M. Medard; R. Tales (F. Michalak 66), M. Parra (J. Pelissie 71); Y. Forestier (V. Debaty 48), D. Szarzewski (B. Kayser 48), N. Mas (R. Slimani 48); S. Vaha’amahina, Y. Maestri; T. Dusautoir (capt.) (P. Pape 73), F. Ouedraogo (Bernard Le Roux 16), D. Chouly.

TONGA
V. Lilo (T. Halaifonua 73); V. Helu, S. Piutau, S. Piukala, F. Vainikolo; F. Apikotoa (L. Fosita 71), T. Moa (S. Fisilau 64); S. Taumalolo, E. Taione (I. Ma’asi 58), T. Mailau (S. Puafisi 67); L. Lokotui, J. Tu’ineau (V. Ma’afu 64); S. Kalamafoni, N. Latu (capt.), O. Fonua (T. Vea 48).

Referee: G. Jackson (NZRU)
Assistants: W. Barnes (RFU) & J. Sylvestre (UAR)
TMO: A. Falzone (FIR)