Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
FT: England 30-24 Fiji
Another cracking game of rugby union. England played really well in parts but could have been swept away in that second-half Fiji wave.
Summary
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England hold off Fiji comeback in Marseille to reach World Cup semi-finals
Owen Farrell drop-goal and penalty seal victory in final 10 minutes
Fiji scored two quickfire tries to draw level at 24-24 in 69th minute
Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant tries helped England lead 21-10 at half-time
England avenge defeat at Twickenham in August
England will face hosts France or holders South Africa who play at 20:00 BST
Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
'All in all the best England performance'published at 17:55 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
FT: England 30-24 Fiji
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesFiji players are heartbroken, they gave it their best shot without a question.
England were magnificent in that first-half, all in all the best England performance in a number of months.
England were tight and committed, fair play to them.
Postpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
FT: England 30-24 Fiji
What a second half, what a Test match! You have to feel for Fiji, but England go on to reach the semi-finals...
Full-timepublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
BreakingEngland 30-24 Fiji
It's over! Courtney Lawes gets his hands on the ball to turn it over and Owen Farrell can boot it into touch!
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England 30-24 Fiji
Still we go on, Fiji win the lineout and build again, they are just inside England's half though.
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England 30-24 Fiji
Owen Farrell knocked the ball on but he's not going to be shown a card. This game will carry on for now! Remember a penalty is no good for Fiji they still need a try.
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Image source, Getty ImagesBen Earl is simply fantastic another clutch performance from our No.8
Anon
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England 30-24 Fiji
England get a hand to the loose ball and is that a deliberate knock-on?
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England 30-24 Fiji
Fiji up to phase 10. How many did Ireland throw at NZ last night, 37?!
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You’ve got to fear for England going into the next match against one of the top teams
John
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England 30-24 Fiji
Fiji have the ball in play. They have to score a try. England have to stop them.
Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
England 30-24 Fiji
The margin for error for England's pack is zero here.
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England 30-24 Fiji
Into the last minute. Fiji have a scrum...
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England 30-24 Fiji
Fiji have two minutes to score a converted try. It could still happen.
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I’m an England fan but I’ve found myself more excited when Fiji have the ball. But that’s no surprise I suppose. Come on England PLAY.
Jay
Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
England 30-24 Fiji
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesGo on Ben Earl!
All those hours, days and months of training and the pain you go through to get to the World Cup. It hurts so bad, the one moment for Ben Earl to excel away and give it everything for 60 metres was brilliant. Incredible fitness.
Penalty - England 30-24 Fijipublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
Owen Farrell
Image source, Getty ImagesOwen Farrell uses up the clock and slots over. England are almost there!
Postpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
England 27-24 Fiji
That was stunning by Ben Earl. It may well have won this game!
Earl breaks freepublished at 77 mins
England 27-24 Fiji
Image source, Getty ImagesStunning! Ben Earl breaks the line and makes 30, 40, 50 metres! He's chased down before he can reach the line but he does win a penalty. A massive momentum swinger.
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England 27-24 Fiji
England have the ball in their own 22. There's not much on so Danny Care kicks into touch.
Fiji have never made a World Cup semi-final. They are potentially a try away.