Summary

  • Result: England 35-11 Fiji

  • Penalty, 2 Brown & B Vunipola tries for England

  • Nadolo try for Fiji

  • Bonus-point win for England

  1. Goodbyepublished at 22:47

    It's time to form a huddle, reflect on our performances and set our sights on the next task in front of us, which is live coverage for Tonga's Pool C opener against Georgia.

    Ireland, South Africa, France and Italy are also in action There'll be more of the same from us from 11:00 BST. 

    Until then why not read our chief sports writer Tom Fordyce's take on tonight's match by clicking here. Thanks as always for joining us. Until the morrow... 

    England huddleImage source, Getty Images
  2. Get involvedpublished at 22:43

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    Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams has his say...

  3. Get involvedpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 18 September 2015

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  4. What the papers will saypublished at 22:41

    "Golden Brown," says the Daily Telegraph, referring to two-try full-back Mike Brown and his headline-making performance. 

    Daily TelegraphImage source, Daily Telegraph
  5. What the papers will saypublished at 22:39

    We've mentioned impressing the other half over breakfast with some stats, but what will the back pages look like in the morning? "Roar of the roses," hails The Times of England's victory. 

    The TimesImage source, The Times
  6. Stat attackpublished at 22:37

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    We have mentioned Mike Brown a lot and there's a reason for that because he led the way in so many ways, an example is the 'defenders beaten' category.  

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  7. Get involvedpublished at 22:34 British Summer Time 18 September 2015

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  8. All-time low for Fijipublished at 22:31

    England 35-11 Fiji

    Fiji threatened during the match and it might come as a surprise to learn that the 11 points they registered was their lowest total against England.

    On the other side of the coin, England have won all six of their Test matches against Fiji, each by a margin greater than 12 points. Take those stats and impress the other half over breakfast, or maybe use them to gain a significant other. Stats are the new poetry. 

  9. 'There were some nerves'published at 22:26

    Coach reaction

    Stuart LancasterImage source, Getty Images

    England coach Stuart Lancaster, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "It was a big occasion and there were a few nerves. We got a good lead but didn't put the nail in the coffin. 

    "We had to work hard and that last try late in the game was a massive relief. I don't think we were ever going to be on the end of a hiding at 18-11 but it was nervy. 

    "We didn't get our game plan into action. We have to be more direct, we were a little bit lateral. Our bench made us much quicker. But overall it was a big game to play and if you'd have offered me a four-try bonus I'd have taken it. We definitely have some decisions to make, we have two days to dwell on that. We'll watch the game again, meet on Sunday and narrow down our selection next week."

  10. Happy as Harrypublished at 22:23

    Prince Harry of, erm, Wales, celebrates those late England tries. The Duke of Cambridge, the vice Royal Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, rooted in his seat as everyone else loses their composure. I'm saying nothing. 

    Prince Harry celebratesImage source, Reuters
  11. Stats of the matchpublished at 22:22

    England 35-11 Fiji

    It's the scoreboard that matters, but the match stats also tell a story. 

    Match stats
  12. 'We knew our fitness would tell'published at 22:20

    Player reaction

    England hooker Tom Youngs, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "I think we'll take the outcome but we're disappointed with some of the performances. 

    "We didn't do the simple things and got dragged into a different style of play. Our fitness showed late on and we got ourselves back into the game. 

    "We were aware of the Fijian talent and flair and didn't want to let them get too close. We knew our fitness would tell."

    Tom Youngs is tackled by Dominiko WaqaniburotuImage source, Reuters
  13. 'There need to be changes'published at 22:20 British Summer Time 18 September 2015

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    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I think there will have to be changes for Wales. There isn't time to give people a run in the side and let them get into games under their belt."

  14. England extend winning runpublished at 22:18

    What does victory mean? Stuart Lancaster’s men have now won their last eight at Twickenham, their best run of form since - whisper it - winning 22 on the bounce at home prior to the start of the 2003 World Cup.

  15. 'Bonus point might be crucial'published at 22:17

    Player reaction

    England captain Chris Robshaw, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "The bonus point might be hugely important. We knew it would come down to the last five or 10 minutes because Fiji were hard to break down. 

    "With the emotion of the opening ceremony and the nerves now we're into it, the opening game can be edgy and you have to give a lot of credit to Fiji, we knew it was going to be tough."

    Chris Robshaw (centre)Image source, Getty Images
  16. 'They put us under pressure'published at 22:16

    England captain Chris Robshaw is talking to ITV Sport: "We always knew it was going to come down to the last five to 10 minutes. We were a little bit cagey at the beginning, made a couple of errors, but I think that was all due to the emotion, the opening of the World Cup. 

    "To get five points is a fantastic start. We always knew how well Fiji had been playing, they're eighth or ninth in the world. They're an extremely talented side and put us under a lot of pressure at times."

  17. 'We showed good character'published at 22:12

    Player reaction

    England wing Jonny May speaking to ITV Sport: "We went out and established a hold on the game but some loose play saw us lose control, but we showed good character to get back in and score four tries. 

    "I feel frustrated because when we played the way we wanted to we could have won a lot better than that. However, it's a banana skin out of the way so we'll take the positives. 

    "I thought the substitutes brought impact and added positivity and we managed to finished the job. We can take a deep breath now and we're into the tournament."

    Jonny MayImage source, Getty Images
  18. England 35-11 Fijipublished at 22:09

    It was a bonus-point victory, but England will know they will need to improve before next week's match with Wales. Had Fiji not squandered four kicks at goal who knows how the final 10 minutes would have swung, but that's all ifs, buts and maybes now. 

  19. England 35-11 Fijipublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 18 September 2015

    Andrew Mehrtens
    Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    "England were a team that lacked fluidity and spontaneity but the guys who came off the bench really gave them that. They brought energy and played simple rugby."

  20. Get involvedpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 18 September 2015

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