Updated: October 09, 2011, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Brian O'Driscoll tries to offload the ball to an Ireland teammate in support as he is tackled by Toby Faletau during their quarter-final defeat to Wales. Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images
Ciaran Healy, the Ireland prop, left, is dejected at the full-time whistle as Huw Bennett and Adam Jones of the Welsh front row celebrate. Greg Wood / AFP Photo
Jonathan Davies, the Welsh centre, fends off Ciaran Healy, the Ireland prop, before crossing over the line to score a try. Dave Hunt / EPA
French supporters taunt Peter Cross, the England mascot, during Frances 19-12 quarter-final victory at the Rugby World Cup. David Rogers / Getty Images
Ben Foden, the England fullback, is stopped in his tracks by the resolute French defence of scrum-half, Dimitri Yachvili, left, and the lock, Pascal Pape. Franck Fife / AFP
Tom Croft's desperate tackle is in vain as Vincent Clerc, the France winger, scores a try in the first-half which left England chasing the game. Gabriel Bouys / AFP
Clerc, raising his arm in triumph at full time, and the rest of France celebrate their 19-12 win to set up a semi-final tie against Wales next weekend. Phil Walter / Getty Images
Pierre Spies, the South African flanker, is swamped by three Australian tacklers during the Wallabies 11-9 Rugby World Cup quarter-final win. Anthony Phelps / Reuters
Springbok fans add colour to Sunday's first quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia. Stephane de Sakutin / AFP
Australia players get ready for their quarter-final match against South Africa at the Rugby World Cup in Wellington. Stu Forster / Getty Images
James Horwill, the Australia captain, dives over the line for what would be the only try of the game as the Wallabies advance to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Stephane de Sakutin / AFP