For the first time, United had their tails up and looked dangerous, sensing an opportunity in behind Watford's backline, and only a number of tight offside calls stopped them working Foster more. Ireland and France, who secured back-to-back victories over the All Blacks, won all three of their November Test games, as did England, whose last-gasp defeat of the world champions Springboks followed a comprehensive victory over Australia. Ireland's captain led from the front with the bat against an accomplished Sri Lanka attack, making 41 from 39 balls in an innings featuring two sixes. Having Balbirnie in form ahead of Friday's decisive clash against Namibia could be integral to their hopes of qualification.In Group BScotland Fields delivered arguably the most accomplished performance of his rookie campaign so far last weekend as he finished 19 of 27 for 175 yards, one touchdown and one interception alongside 103 rushing yards from 10 carries that included a stunning effort to escape a near-certain sack before scurrying to the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown.