England

22 - 30

Full Time

Fiji

England vs Fiji

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Marchant bursts through to advance the England attack.

80'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on.

77'

Viliame Mata comes off.

77'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Teti Tela getting some game time.

74'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Waisea Nayacalevu being replaced.

74'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jack Walker getting some game time.

73'

England decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Simione Kuruvoli

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Simione Kuruvoli took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Selestino Ravutaumada.

71'

Fiji make a substitution with Samuela Tawake coming on.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Luke Tagi coming off.

69'

England make a substitution with David Ribbans coming on.

69'

England make a substitution with Ollie Chessum coming off.

69'

England make a substitution with Will Stuart coming on.

69'

England make a substitution with Dan Cole coming off.

69'

England make a substitution with Danny Care coming on.

69'

England make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

69'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as George Ford successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Joe Marchant

67'

George Ford sets up the try.

67'

Fiji sub Albert Tuisue comes onto the field.

64'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta departs for Fiji.

64'

Fiji sub Kalaveti Ravouvou comes onto the field.

64'

Semi Radradra departs for Fiji.

64'

Fiji sub Temo Mayanavanua comes onto the field.

61'

Lekima Tagitagivalu departs for Fiji.

61'

Fiji sub Jone Koroiduadua comes onto the field.

61'

Eroni Mawi departs for Fiji.

61'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty goal.

61'

What a run here by Waisea Nayacalevu as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Alex Mitchell as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Ford kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Marcus Smith from scoring as they record the try for England.

56'

What a run here by Marcus Smith as they get over the gainline!

56'

Lewis Ludlam comes on for England.

56'

Jack Willis leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz adds the points for Fiji.

56'

Marcus Smith comes on.

53'

Freddie Steward comes off.

53'

Joe Marchant comes on.

53'

Ollie Lawrence comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Muntz kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Vinaya Habosi scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Vinaya Habosi as they get over the gainline!

51'

Vilive Miramira comes on.

51'

Albert Tuisue comes off.

51'

Joe Marler comes on.

50'

Ellis Genge comes off.

50'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli getting some game time.

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani being replaced.

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Lekima Tagitagivalu getting some game time.

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz adds the two points for Fiji.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Fiji leads to a try for Waisea Nayacalevu.

42'

Selestino Ravutaumada played a key part in that try.

42'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fiji sub Jone Koroiduadua comes onto the field.

39'

Lekima Tagitagivalu departs for Fiji.

39'

Yellow Card

Eroni Mawi (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

37'

Trouble here as Semi Radradra breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Selestino Ravutaumada breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

George Ford has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Jonny May

A gap opened in the defence and Jonny May took full advantage.

George Ford played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Lawrence goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

George Ford kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England v Fiji 
  
 Sat 26th August 2023, 07:15am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Muntz

73'

22 - 30

Kuruvoli

71'

22 - 28

Ford

22 - 23

68'

Marchant

20 - 23

67'

Muntz

61'

15 - 23

Ford

15 - 20

57'

Smith

13 - 20

56'

Muntz

56'

8 - 20

Muntz

53'

8 - 17

Habosi

51'

8 - 15

Muntz

43'

8 - 10

Nayacalevu

42'

8 - 8

Half Time

Mawi

37'

8 - 3

Muntz

17'

8 - 3

May

8 - 0

Ford

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

England

Fiji

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Defence Profile

England

Fiji

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

45%

3-6 secs

29%

34%

6+ secs

12%

17%

Rucks Won

England vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Fiji in Internationals on Sat 26th August 2023 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 02:15 NZST in New Zealand, 00:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with England in position 6 and Fiji in position 9, 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.