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England 22-30 Fiji LIVE RESULT: Raiwalui’s side pull off shock win at Twickenham in Rugby World Cup warm-up – reaction

ENGLAND have concluded their Rugby World Cup preparations with a shock defeat against Fiji.

It's a historic day for Simon Raiwalui's side as it's the first time Fiji have beaten England.

Red Rose's preparations for the Rugby World Cup next month have not gone to plan and will need a huge turnaround in Paris.

  • Match result: England 22-30 Fiji
  • England XV: Steward, Max Malins, Ollie Lawrence, Manu Tuilagi, Jonny May, George Ford, Alex Mitchell, Ben Earl, Jack Willis, Courtney Lawes (C), Ollie Chessum, Maro Itoje, Dan Cole, Theo Dan, Ellis Genge.
  • Fiji XV: Ilaisa Droasese, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Waisea Nayacalevu (C), Semi Radradra, Vinaya Habosi, Caleb Muntz, Frank Lomani, Viliame Mata, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Albert Tuisue, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidveta, Isoa Nasilasila, Luke Tagi, Sam Matavesi, Eroni Mawi

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  • England need to find their mojo

    With the World Cup in France looming, there is pressure on England now to regroup and find some sort of form for the tournament.

    This could be the biggest challenge of Steven Borthwick's rugby career to get this squad performing.

    One thing is for sure, both he and his players will be under a media spotlight between now and then.

  • Fiji fans enjoy party back home

    It has been said that half the country was staying up to watch the game with England today.

    They will be celebrating in the early hours of the morning in the Pacific Islands.

    This victory may even spur a national holiday for the country.

    Credit: PA

  • England unable to find the answers

    Fiji asked questions of England at Twickenham today.

    The worrying thing is for fans, they were not able to find answers.

    Where England go from here with the World Cup in France looming, nobody knows.

    Credit: AFP
  • World Cup offers no hope for fans

    England fans have been trying to convince themselves that their side can turn on the style when it counts in France.

    There have been some disappointing performances against Wales and Ireland but today emulated both of those results.

    Steve Borthwick's side looked lacklustre and were not producing the levels of performance expected of English rugby players.

  • Fiji stun England at Twickenham

    Selesitino Ravutaumada is awarded the man of the match award.

    Watch out Wales, Fiji are coming for you.

    This is an incredible victory for the Fijians here today, at the home of English rugby.

    Credit: Reuters
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  • FT: England 22-30 Fiji

    It is all over.

    Fiji have beaten England for the first time ever.

    What a victory this is for the Pacific Islanders.

    Monumental.

  • England 22-30 Fiji

    80. England have the put in at the scrum in their own half.

    Malins breaks down the line but he is tackled.

    Seconds away from victory now for the Pacific Islanders.

  • England 22-30 Fiji

    78. This could be a new low point for Steve Borthwick.

    There will be some serious questions to be answered.

    Fiji are only minutes away from one of the biggest victories in their history.

  • England 22-30 Fiji

    76. England try to work through the phases.

    Wave after wave of drives, looking to gain yards towards the try line.

    As a penalty is awarded to Fiji, there are huge celebrations from their fans.

  • England 22-30 Fiji

    74. Just as England looked as though they were going to turn things around, they let the visitors in for another try.

    This could be a historic victory for Fiji.

    Muntz converts to put them on their biggest score away from home.

    Credit: PA

  • Try - Simione Kuruvoli (Fiji)

  • England 22-23 Fiji

    72. The visitors are trying to put pressure on the English line.

    Working through the phases, looking to find a way through.

    England need to stand firm here.

  • England 22-23 Fiji

    70. Ford glides to the outside and feeds it to Marchant.

    He goes over the line as Fiji are slow to react.

    George Ford sends the conversion over from out wide to give us an exciting finish to this game.

  • Try - Joe Marchant (England)

  • England 15-23 Fiji

    66. The Welsh coaching staff in the crowd watching this one will be thinking that they have a tough opponent in their group in Fiji.

    England continue to work through the phases, trying to make some inroads.

    The visitors are defending well.

  • England 15-23 Fiji

    64. Ford kicks out wide looking for Earls.

    It is not taken cleanly, much to the delight of the visitors.

    The kick was delayed a bit too much and was the difference between scoring a try and not.

  • England 15-23 Fiji

    62. It is a great kick from Muntz who has been faultless today.

    As we head into the final quarter of the game, this is a huge moment of the game for both sides.

    England start to try and work through the phases.

    Credit: AP

  • Penalty - Caleb Muntz (Fiji)

  • England 15-20 Fiji

    60. Mitchell is penalised for a high tackle.

    Advantage is given initially but it is then pulled back for a Fiji penalty.

    Chance to add more points to the board for the visitors.

  • England 15-20 Fiji

    58. The kick forward by Ford and Smith ran through the middle to score.

    England mixing it up a little, trying something different.

    Ford converts to bring Borthwick's side back into this game.

  • Try - Marcus Smith (England)

  • England 8-20 Fiji

    56. Things are going pear-shaped for England at Twickenham.

    Fiji have never beaten the hosts before today.

    They need to do something to prevent that happening today.

  • Penalty - Caleb Muntz (Fiji)

  • England 8-17 Fiji

    54. Things go from bad to worse for Steve Borthwick's side.

    No wonder the top tier is empty.

    Vinaya Habosi steals the ball and bursts through to run over the line.

    Caleb Muntz converts from a wide position.

    Credit: Reuters

  • Try - Vinaya Habosi (Fiji)

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