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England

30 - 24

Full Time

Fiji

England vs Fiji

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

86'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell kicks the penalty.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Earl bursts through to advance the England attack.

75'

Vilive Miramira comes on.

75'

Albert Tuisue comes off.

75'

England decide to make a substitution, with Billy Vunipola getting some game time.

73'

England decide to make a substitution, with Tom Curry being replaced.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Iosefo Masi getting some game time.

71'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Josua Tuisova being replaced.

71'

Drop Goal

Owen Farrell does the business as their drop goal attempt goes over.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Earl took full advantage.

70'

England make a substitution with George Martin coming on.

69'

England make a substitution with Ollie Chessum coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Simione Kuruvoli successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Vilimoni Botitu

67'

Isoa Nasilasila sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Isoa Nasilasila took full advantage.

67'

The penalty attempt by Simione Kuruvoli has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Semi Radradra goes through the gap.

65'

England sub Ollie Lawrence comes onto the field.

64'

Jonny May departs for England.

64'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Simione Kuruvoli successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Fiji are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Peni Ravai touching down.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Peni Ravai goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Simione Kuruvoli is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sireli Maqala goes through the gap.

62'

England sub Joe Marler comes onto the field.

60'

Ellis Genge departs for England.

60'

Danny Care comes on for England.

59'

Alex Mitchell leaves the field.

59'

Kyle Sinckler comes on for England.

59'

Dan Cole leaves the field.

59'

More power was needed in that penalty goal attempt by Owen Farrell as it drops short.

58'

Simione Kuruvoli comes on for Fiji.

55'

Frank Lomani leaves the field.

55'

Ratu Meli Derenalagi comes on for Fiji.

55'

Lekima Tagitagivalu leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Sam Matavesi getting some game time.

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere being replaced.

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Peni Ravai getting some game time.

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Eroni Mawi being replaced.

48'

Semi Radradra makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Sireli Maqala getting some game time.

45'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Vinaya Habosi being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

England sub Marcus Smith comes onto the field.

35'

Ollie Lawrence departs for England.

35'

Penalty Goal

The England supporters go wild as Owen Farrell successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Conversion

Frank Lomani makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Viliame Mata scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Viliame Mata breaches the defence.

27'

Vilimoni Botitu played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Josua Tuisova breaches the defence.

27'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Frank Lomani as they hook it left.

25'

Conversion

Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

England decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Lawrence getting some game time.

22'

England decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Smith being replaced.

22'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

22'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Luke Tagi being replaced.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Joe Marchant

22'

That's a great try assist by Owen Farrell.

22'

Yellow Card

Vinaya Habosi (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

21'

Penalty Goal

Frank Lomani does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Maro Itoje bursts through to advance the England attack.

18'

The penalty attempt by Frank Lomani has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

17'

Owen Farrell hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

14'

Try

Manu Tuilagi scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Owen Farrell is finished off with a try.

13'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Vinaya Habosi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England v Fiji 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sun 15th October 2023, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Orange Velodrome

Points Flow Chart

England win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

97%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Farrell

30 - 24

77'

Farrell

27 - 24

71'

Kuruvoli

69'

24 - 24

Botitu

67'

24 - 22

Kuruvoli

64'

24 - 17

Ravai

63'

24 - 15

Farrell

24 - 10

53'

Half Time

Farrell

21 - 10

37'

Farrell

18 - 10

33'

Lomani

28'

15 - 10

Mata

27'

15 - 8

Farrell

15 - 3

23'

Marchant

13 - 3

22'

Habosi

21'

8 - 3

Lomani

19'

8 - 3

Tuilagi

8 - 0

13'

Farrell

3 - 0

10'

Start

Win Probability

England

74%

Draw

Fiji

25%

Start of Possession Passages by Owen Farrell

Momentum

England

Fiji

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

England

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

England

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

44%

3-6 secs

28%

34%

6+ secs

25%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

65'

75'

82'

85'

England

Fiji

England vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Fiji in Rugby World Cup Quarter Final on Sun 15th October 2023 at Orange Velodrome. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

England won the last encounter but England are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with England in position 3 and Fiji in position 8, underlining just how tight this match could be.

England vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for England vs Fiji will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

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