Argentina, NZ and Ireland go
QUARTER-FINALS WRAP
THE opening game of the quarter-finals saw a close encounter in a rematch from the Pool as South Africa ground out a 14-7 victory to get revenge against New Zealand.
Tries from Selwyn Davids and Tristan Leyds secured victory, but it was the late Blitzbok defence to hold out from conceding that allowed them to cling on for the win. ever, in classic fashion, the best player in the world Antoine Dupont took all the headlines, scoring the final try for France to secure victory.
Ireland competed in another tight contest but couldn't get past the champions Fiji, going down 19-15 as the Fijians made it 16 wins from 16 games in the Olympics.
It looked promising early for Ireland as they were up 15-5 with five minutes left on the clock, however late tries from Joji Nasova and Waisea Nacuqu meant the Fijians went flying into yet another semi-final.
The final quarter-final was less of a competition, with the Australians dismantling the USA 18-0. They controlled the game well, and helped along with a try from Maurice Longbottom.
