"We wanted to hit them hard. They became hesitant as the big hits went in. They weren't relishing the physical stuff." - Samoa out-half Stephen Bachop describes how his side burst the Welsh bubble during the week.

"Suddenly everything is right with the world again." - England captain Martin Johnson after his side's 101-10 thrashing of Tonga.

"We bribed the local schoolmaster with 50 bags of compost to lend us his playing field." - Tongan coach Dave Waterston highlights the problems facing his side in preparing for the World Cup.