Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Well for at least one of these teams, it was a good day.
The Irish beating the South Africans was good news for the men from the Emerald Isle. Although they failed to score a try, the Irish defence was superb and the 5 penalties they achieved saw off the World Champions, who scored the games only try by 15 points to 10. South Africa need to review their game plan as it's limitations are being overcome and their bullying style is loosing effect. The Irish are continuing their upward spiral though and they will be looking forward to the 6 nation's with some optimism.

Scotland failed to make three wins in a row and lost to Argentina 6-9. In a scrappy game, which obviously suited the Pumas, the defining moment was the sin binning of Nathan Hines. Poor discipline and hurried passes were the downfall of the Scots, which ultimately cost them the game. Still they may well improve their placing in next year's six nations.

Wales, "woe is me" cries Warren Gatland, the worst performance since his tenure began? possibly.  But to give credit where it's due, the Aussies came out and played some scintillating rugby at times and were always in control. If they had played like this last week then Scotland would surely have lost.
Wales can lament all they like but they were outscrummaged and that was a surprise, and with them failing to win their own ball cleanly were always on the back foot. Australia deserved to win 12-33. Wales will work hard to turn this setback around and will be pumped up for the six nations.

It has to be noted that the rugby this weekend has been in most cases, wonderful to watch and it is this type of spectacle that will put more bums on seats.