The final warm-up matches for this year's Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.5 talking points | SA v NZ: Springbok pack destroyed All Blacks, history-making MarxAFP Sport looks at three talking points after of the games: Twickenham shocks There were two huge surprises in west London in less than 24 hours as South Africa inflicted a record 35-7 defeat over New Zealand on Friday and then Fiji claimed a first win over England with a 30-22 victory on Saturday.
Three-time World Cup winners the All Blacks will drop down below the Springboks in the world rankings to fourth after the loss, but the gulf in quality, and strength in depth between the historic rivals was difficult to ignore.
Unlike New Zealand, England's expectations were low prior to the tournament and the defeat to the Pacific Islanders sent shockwaves around global rugby.
The visitors are considered as outsiders in Pool C, behind Australia and Wales, but now can be seen as serious contenders to reach the quarter-finals for a third time.