The Englishmen, who are considered “public enemies number one”, have no worries as they spoil the Fijians’ party in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Marseille this Sunday, October 15 (5pm) in the first part of the attraction.
“I wouldn’t say Fiji are the fans’ second favorite team. I would say England is their favourite,” replied England stalwart Billy Vunipola. “We’re excited to take on the role of Public Enemy Number One.”
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80′: End of the match
England won this quarter-final against Fiji (30-24). Five minutes after the siren, XV de la Rose forceps the ball to secure victory. Fiji, who were not far from taking the competition in the right direction at the end of the tournament, lost once again in the quarter-finals.
80′: The ball is scratched by England
79′: Fijian scrum
One minute left in regulation time.
78′: Farrell between the posts
Minutes from Siren +6 for English.
77′: Match point?
Farrell is 10m from the poles and will attempt to send a new penalty. The English could take a six-point lead.
75′: Five minutes left
Three points separate the two teams.
73′: Throw in for Fiji
Throwing at the English 22m entrance. Less than ten minutes left in this meeting.
72′: Fall of Farrell
The ruck clears in the hands of Farrell, who doesn’t hesitate to score an armchair drop and give England the advantage again.
68′: PG come back to score
New Test for Fijians in quick succession. Botitu is placed in orbit and heads towards the English target. The brightness changes. 24-24.
67′: New post
The post comes to England’s rescue but Fiji recover the ball and try a fresh attack.
64′: PG try
Beni Rawai found a gap and scored the Fijians’ second try. Seven points separate the two teams.
62′: Found by Fiji
Following a stalemate, the Fijians would try to step up and reduce the score to twenty minutes.
60′: It’s a fight
Confusion among meeting participants. Bodia is its birthplace. Two number 7s are not allowed.
59′: Farrell’s bar
A long penalty from the England opener, who ended his race on the Poles’ crossbar. A counterattack by the Fijians achieved nothing.
57′: New Fijian foul
Fijians are punished with a veil. English ball trying to find a penalty.
54′: Farrell leads his team
A new penalty was scored by the flyhalf. The British are in the lead.
53′: PG are penalized
An offside situation was flagged by Mathieu Raynal. English ball. Pharrell will try to kick.
51′: Interesting touch for the English
Following an English fight, Drossace communicates. The latter retrieves an interesting ball.
49′: Ball scratched by England
A great save from the Englishmen on a scratched ball following a ruck.
47′: PG are on fire
Since returning from the locker room, the Fijians have been playing well. 22m from the English goal.
45′: The English are punished
A penalty is awarded to the Fijians who manage to free themselves, a few meters from the goal.
43′: Bodia is penalized
The State Roselaise player was admitted. The British have fines.
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40′: Start of the second half
The Fijians begin the second act.
Players return to the pitch
40′: Half time
Both teams return to the locker room with this score in favor of the English. The latter scored two tries.
39′: England win
Fiji are penalized for a fresh scrum. England can now breathe a sigh of relief, seconds before the break.
38′: It goes to Farrell
England now lead by 11 points after Farrell’s penalty.
37′: +10 soon?
Farrell will try to convert a new foot penalty.
36′: Five minutes left
In a few minutes the half time whistle will blow. England are ahead but Fiji are in contention.
35′: Habosi again
The Fijian winger is back on the pitch after being sanctioned for his impact on Smith.
34′: Farrell between the posts
Three new points for XV de la Rose.
33′: Penalty to England
Following this melee, the English won a penalty. Farrell will try to increase the English lead.
32′: New scrum
25 meters from the Fijian goal Mr. Scrum as pointed out by Rain.
31′: The physical challenge intensifies
Idoji is approached by two Fijians. The actors are getting a little heated.
30′: Habosi will not be sent off
The bunker gives the winger the right to return to the green rectangle. His yellow card will remain a yellow card.
28′: PG try!
Great response from outnumbered Fijians. Mata came closest to the poles to score his team’s first try. Lomani converts.
26′: It’s a miss for Lomani
The scoreboard doesn’t move. Lomani’s kick was missed, the second from the start of the match.
25′: PG try again
Lomani will try to reduce the score separating the two teams with a new penalty.
24′: Smith gives up his place
The Harlequins player left the field after the collision.
23′: Bunker claimed
Fijian Habosi is penalized with a yellow card and the bunker is triggered.
23′: The TMO calls for a shock
A face-to-face confrontation between Habozi and Smith is seen again.
22′: Second try for the English
A new breakthrough and a new test for XV de la Rose. Marchant comes on to score the Englishman’s second try after a good breakthrough.
21′: Fiji open their counter
Lomani converted his penalty to give Fiji their first points of the tournament.
20′: New penalty for Lomani
The scrum is in front of the half poles.
18′: Lomani finds the post
Like Farrell just before, Fiji found the post in the penalty.
18′: Penalty to PG
Lomani will try to answer Farrell.
17′: PG’s reply
The Fijians launch a sharp attack to retaliate against their opponents.
15′: Farrell’s post
The opener finds the post of change. Still 8-0.
13′: Try English first
Manu Tuilaki recovers the skin after the ball is lifted and cleans up to score the first try of the match.
12′: Penalty to XV de la Rose
Granted, the Fijians would concede a penalty in their own 22m.
10′: England open the scoring
Owen Farrell kicks off the encounter with a penalty in front of the poles.
7′: Penalty to PG
A ruck and scraped ball followed by a new penalty won by the Fijians.
6′: A scrum is signaled
Turnaround for Boditu who misses his pass after contact.
4′: Good touch found by Podittu
The Fijian opener tapped his feet and found a touch in the English 22m.
2′: Penalty to PG
The Fijians get a penalty in their 22 and can get away with it.
1′: Start of match
Madhu Rainall provided the opening for this quarter-final match!
4:58pm Fijians are doing “CP”.
“CP” is a Fijian war dance they performed from their 1939 tour of New Zealand.
4:57 PM England’s national anthem is playing now
4:55pm Time for PG Anthem
A minute’s silence was observed at 4:54 pm
4:53pm Players entering the pitch
4:52pm Soldiers are in the tunnel
4:50 pm One minute silence
World Rugby announced on Friday that a minute’s silence will be observed before the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and Sunday.
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4:40 pm What is the trend of this match?
England won their last two World Cup matches against Fiji in 1999 and 2025. But the last meeting between the two teams was on August 26 during a Test-match (30-22) which ended in victory for the Fijians.
4:35pm “Fearless”, Fiji aim for semi-finals
Fiji, who are enjoying their third World Cup quarter-final in their history after 1987 and 2007, will be looking to reach the semi-finals, which will be their first appearance. “We want our players to play freely without fear and have a real attacking attitude,” declared Fiji assistant coach Daryl Gibson.
4:30pm Mourning, Matasevi on the bench
After a brief move to Stade Toulouse in 2019, Fiji’s starting hooker Sam Matavesi will start the match on the bench during the World Cup. A few days ago, the player returned to the country of his birth, England, following the death of his father.
4:25 PM A Frenchman with a whistle
England’s selection for the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals will be met by French referee Mathieu Reynold on the pitch at the Stadt Velodrome on Sunday afternoon.
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4:20 pm Combinations of two teams
England: Smith; May, Marchant, Tuilaki, Daly (O) Farrell (Capt.), (M) Mitchell; Curry, Ear, Laws; Chessum, Itoje; Cole, George, Zenge
Fiji: Droise; Habosi, Nyasalevu (cap.), Tuisova, Ratratra (O) Potitu, (M) Lomani; Bodia, Mata, Takhitakiwalu; Tuisue, Nasilasila; Taghi, Ikaniware, Mavi
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