England vs Fiji LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Pacific Islanders secure historic win

England take on Fiji at Twickenham in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture

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England hit a new low ahead of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a first ever defeat to Fiji.

The Pacific Islanders were deserved 30-22 winners on a stormy afternoon at Twickenham, thriving in testing conditions as England were beaten for the first time by a Tier Two nation.

It was a day where little went right for England after a bright start, with Steve Borthwick’s side struggling at the set piece and failing to consistently trouble a physical, accurate visiting defence.

Selestino Ravutaumada and Waisea Nayacalevu were among the stars in Fijian white as they danced to 27 second half points on a famous day for Pacific Island rugby.

And Simon Raiwalui’s team, who were missing Levani Botia and Josua Tuisova, must surely now be considered contenders to make a semi final at least at the tournament in France, with Wales, Australia and Georgia all eminently beatable in Pool C.

Borthwick and England, meanwhile, will head to their World Cup training base in Le Touquet on Thursday having won just once in their last six games.

England open their Pool D efforts against Argentina on Saturday 9 September.

Follow all the latest from England vs Fiji below.

England vs Fiji - Rugby World Cup warm-up

• FULL TIME! England 22-30 Fiji
• TRY! England 22-30 FIJI (Simione Kuruvoli try, 73 minutes)
• TRY! ENGLAND 22-23 Fiji (Joe Marchant try, 69 minutes)
• TRY! ENGLAND 15-20 Fiji (Marcus Smith try, 58 minutes)
• TRY! England 8-17 FIJI (Vinaya Habosi try, 53 minutes)
• TRY! England 8-10 FIJI (Waisea Nayacalevu try, 43 minutes)
• HT: ENGLAND 8-3 FIJI
• YELLOW CARD! Eroni Mawi is sent to the sin bin! England 8-3 Fiji, 39 minutes
• TRY! ENGLAND 8-0 Fiji (Jonny May try, 10 minutes)
• KICK OFF!

[26 August 2023 13:59 · Lawrence Ostlere]

England vs Fiji

Follow all the latest as England take on Fiji in their final World Cup warm-up match.