In a nail-biting World Cup quarter-final clash, Captain Owen Farrell’s stellar 20-point performance propelled England to a 30-24 victory over Fiji. Despite Fiji’s remarkable comeback, Farrell’s clutch drop goal and penalty secured England’s place in the semi-finals. Tries by Tuilagi and Marchant initially gave England a 24-10 lead, but Fiji swiftly responded with two tries in four minutes. England, fuelled by Ben Earl’s dynamic runs, reclaimed the lead in a gripping finale.
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This victory marks England’s sixth World Cup semi-final appearance, setting the stage for a quest for a fifth final spot against the formidable opponents, France or South Africa. Farrell acknowledged Fiji’s toughness, stating, “They are a tough, tough team that can turn it on in the blink of an eye.”
