What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the past weekend's World Cup warm-up matches, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Naholo makes miracle return

Waisake Naholo has been included in the All Blacks' 31-man World Cup squad after recovering from a broken leg.

Highlights: Ireland vs Wales (2015)

Wales claimed a 16-10 win in this World Cup warm-up match in Dublin.

Highlights: Scotland vs Italy (2015)

The hosts scored six tries to win 48-7 at Murrayfield.

Highlights: Barbarians vs Samoa (2015)

Bakkies Botha's Baa-Baas claimed a 27-24 win at London's Olympic Stadium.

Highlights: Japan vs Uruguay (2015)

Eddie Jones's Brave Blossoms thrashed Los Teros 40-0 in Tokyo.

Wales hang on in Dublin

Wales survived a late Ireland onslaught to claim a confidence-boosting 16-10 victory on Saturday.

Baa-Baas see off 14-man Samoa

The Barbarians scored five tries to beat Samoa 27-24 at London's Olympic Stadium.

Brave Blossoms batter Los Teros

Japan scored six tries to thrash Uruguay 40-0 in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match in Tokyo.

Paige, Kirchner in Bok squad

Scrumhalf Rudy Paige and fullback Zane Kirchner have been included in the Springboks' 31-man World Cup squad.