In a highly physical contest at Twickenham, England secured a 38-18 victory over Fiji, marking their ninth consecutive win.
First Half: Fiji Sets the Tone
Fiji opened the scoring and pushed England hard in the opening 40 minutes, taking a 10-7 lead through tries from Tevita Ikanivere and Caleb Muntz. they responded with a try from Luke Cowan‑Dickie and then edged ahead 14-13 after a turnover caused by a yellow card to Fiji.
Second Half: England’s Bench Makes the Difference
Through the middle stages the game remained tight, with England leading just 21-18 after an hour. Then the introduction of impactful substitutes changed the game. Tries from Jamie George, Henry Arundell and Maro Itoje sealed the result for them.
Key Takeaways
- England’s depth and fitness proved decisive: they were able to finish strongly while Fiji tired.
- Fiji displayed their standard high-intensity physical style, but were undone by discipline lapses and couldn’t maintain the tempo.
- With back-to-back wins in the Autumn Nations Series, have momentum heading into their upcoming fixture.
What’s Next
theywill now focus on their next test, hoping to build off this win. For Fiji, despite the defeat, the performance will give them belief that they can compete — they’ll look to sharpen execution and discipline.
