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England vs Fiji live: Nine-try victory sees England rout Pacific Islanders 58-15 to maintain Eddie Jones's unbeaten streak

Follow the latest from England second Autumn international at Twickenham

Jack de Menezes
Twickenham
Saturday 19 November 2016 10:22 GMT
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Semesa Rokoduguni scores England's third try against Fiji
Semesa Rokoduguni scores England's third try against Fiji (Getty)

England made it 11 matches unbeaten under head coach Eddie Jones on Saturday when they beat Fiji 58-15 at Twickenham to record their second victory of the Aumtun internationals with a dominant display that saw the red rose score nine tries to Fiji's three. Re-live the action here.

  • England thrash Fiji 58-15 at twickenham
  • Home side score nine tries to back up last week's win over South Africa.
  • Jonthan Joseph, Semesa Rokoduguni and Joe Launchbury all score twice
  • Elliot Daly, Teimana Harrison and Aex Goode also score
  • Fiji score three tries in response but are soundly beaten

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Teams

England: Goode; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Farrell, Daly; Ford, Youngs; Vunipola, Hartley, Cole; Launchbury, Lawes; Robshaw, Harrison, Vunipola.

Replacements: George, Marler, Sinckler, Ewels, Hughes, Care, Te’o, Slade.

Fiji: Metui Talebula; Benito Masilevu, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Albert Vulivuli, Nemani Nadolo; Josh Matavesi, Seru Vularika; Campese Ma'afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo; Api Ratuniyawara, Leone Nakarawa; Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato, Akapusi Qera.

Replacements: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Peni Ravai, Leeroy Atalifo, Nemia Soqeta, Naulia Dawai, Eremasi Radrodro, Nikola Matawalu, Kini Murimurivalu

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 13:45

It's clear skies up above, which will be music to the ears of both sides. England had to play in abysmal  conditions last weekend, but today they'll have the chance to throw the ball around and take the fight to Fiji. That's easier said than done, of course, with the Fijian flyers renowned for their brand of attacking rugby at all costs. It's all set-up for a thrilling encounter.

Twickenham Stadium glistens under the autumnal sun 

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 13:58

When I said it was chilly, i wasn't expecting to be quite this frosty. The warmth of the sun is trying to break through as the World in Union anthem plays out, but I've got a feeling it's fighting a losing battle. let's hope the rugby today makes up for that.

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:20

Out comes England rugby favourite Laura Wright from the north stand to sing a rendition of Jerusalem as Twickenham slowly fills up. Not long to go now until the teams emerge, so let's bring you a quick reminder of the teams...

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:23

England: Alex Goode; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Mako Vunipola, Dylan Hartley, Dan Cole; Joe Launchbury, Courtney Chris Lawes; Robshaw, Teimana Harrison, Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: George, Marler, Sinckler, Ewels, Hughes, Care, Te’o, Slade.

Fiji: Metui Talebula; Benito Masilevu, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Albert Vulivuli, Nemani Nadolo; Josh Matavesi, Seru Vularika; Campese Ma'afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo; Api Ratuniyawara, Leone Nakarawa; Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato, Akapusi Qera.

Replacements: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Peni Ravai, Leeroy Atalifo, Nemia Soqeta, Naulia Dawai, Eremasi Radrodro, Nikola Matawalu, Kini Murimurivalu

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:25

Out come the two teams to a somewhat subdued reception, and it's time for the anthems.

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:26

Anthems over and done with. We'll have the Fijian Cibi war dance before we get going.

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:29

1 mins: ENGLAND KICK-OFF AND THE GAME IS UNDERWAY!

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:31

1 mins: Ford kicks off right with England, wearing their dark change strip, quickly rushing up on Nodolo. Fiji kick possession away and Goode makes a mess of his first catch, though it does go backwards. Daly gets a chance to spread his legs down the left as he chases a kick, and Fiji knock-on from the ensuing breakdown to give England the put-in inside Fiji territory.

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:32

3 mins: It's a free-kick for England through an early Fijian push, but they want to scrum today and call for a reset. Swing Low sparks up around the stands - much earlier than its first appearance last weekend - and England break right with Goode releasing Rokoduguni. He makes it to the 5m line, but England's progress is halted by a big hit on Harrison. it's whipped out left...TRY FOR ENGLAND!

Jack de Menezes19 November 2016 14:35

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