England via to Rugby World Cup semi-finals after victory over Fiji

Oct 15, 2023 at 6:36 PM
England via to Rugby World Cup semi-finals after victory over Fiji

England are via to the final 4 of the Rugby World Cup after a 30-24 victory over Fiji of their quarter-final in Marseille.

Steve Borthwick’s males will now face France or South Africa within the event’s semi-finals. The hosts and the holders meet later.

First-half tries by Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant put England 21-10 forward of the Islanders on the break at Stade Velodrome.

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Viliame Mata, Peni Ravai and Vilimoni Botitu crossed for Fiji, who gained the hearts of many followers via their thrilling, attacking strategy.

Solid kicking by captain Owen Farrell, who scored 20 factors, made the distinction.

It means England are into the semis for the second world cup in a row as they search a second win within the event.

Fiji's Viliame Mata scores his side's opening try. Pic: AP
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Fiji’s Viliame Mata scores his aspect’s opening attempt. Pic: AP

Fiji, who recorded an upset pool win over Australia, had solely overwhelmed England as soon as earlier than Sunday, successful 30-22 in a warm-up sport at Twickenham six weeks in the past.

England topped their group after 4 wins from 4, regardless of hardly ever impressing critics with their type.

England's Owen Farrell put England ahead late on with a drop goal. Pic: AP
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England’s Owen Farrell put England forward late on with a drop objective. Pic: AP

The Princess of Wales was among the many crowd in Marseille.

It means England are the one house union aspect via to the final 4, after defeats for Ireland and Wales on Saturday.

England have already surpassed expectations given they entered the event on the again of 5 defeats in six Tests.

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If France lose to South Africa, England may even be the one group from the northern hemisphere to make the semi-finals.

After a pulsating end to the match, former England captain and world cup winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, posted on social media platform, X: “Rugby bloody hell – what a sport.”

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