🔗 Share this article The English Team Claims 9th Straight Win Against Physical Fiji Quilter Nations Series England (14) 38 Tries: Cowan-Dickie, Feyi-Waboso, Genge, George, Arundell, Itoje Cons: F Smith 5 Fiji (13) 18 Tries: Ikanivere 2, Muntz Pen: Muntz The English squad racked up 4 tries after halftime to overcome a physical Fiji side in their second fall test match. The victory extends Steve Borthwick's side's undefeated streak to nine matches and supports their triumph over Australia last Saturday. England got on the board first through Luke Cowan-Dickie before the visitors responded with scores by Ikanivere and Muntz. Fly-half the Fijian playmaker missed both conversions but kicked a penalty to take the Fijians further clear before Feyi-Waboso scored. Prop Genge and the Fijian hooker then traded scores to begin an thrilling second half. Substitutes Jamie George and Arundell, who displayed his scintillating pace, finished off tries to take the English side clear. Those scores came either side of Fiji scrum-half Simi Kuruvoli spilling the ball when attempting to score. England captain Maro Itoje, who also came off the bench, secured the last touchdown. The English team now face New Zealand next Saturday in their biggest challenge on paper this autumn. Fiji Begin Strongly to Pressure England Before this encounter, the English team had claimed victory in eight of their 9 matches with the Fijian side – most lately taking 30-24 in the last eight of the last global tournament. That one defeat came just weeks before the tournament in Europe and was a significant shift under Borthwick. With the Pacific Islanders on a five-match winning run – their joint longest run since 1999 – the game was always likely to be tight. Following smooth attacking phases, back rower Chandler Cunningham-South made good ground before the hooker forced his way over for the first try from short distance, with the Fijian's score off the back of a maul adding a quick response. Nicknamed the Flying Fijians, that was clear in defense through powerful first-half midfield hits, with number fifteen Marcus Smith, used as a additional playmaker, in especial picked out. But it was the classic Fijian attacking flair that was the highlight in the first forty as offloads sliced through the English defense for Muntz to touch down. The winger expertly collected a kick across the field by Fin Smith to take England into the lead after he had been dangerously taken out in the air by Ravutaumada, who was awarded a yellow card following a video review. England's Impact Substitutes Shines Once More England broke clear from Australia last Saturday in the final quarter through the power of their replacements that contained six Lions tourists. A significantly altered starting lineup from the victory over the Australians did grab the following touchdown as the prop went over following a powerful run by Ollie Lawrence, who was returning to the national side after tearing his Achilles tendon against the Italians in March. However, after a smart line-out move was finished by Ikanivere, Borthwick introduced five of his bench on the 54th minute – including Lions players Pollock and Tom Curry. With the game still in the balance, Fijian number nine Kuruvoli fumbled of the ball when stretching for the goal line to cancel out replacement George's try. Flanker Ben Earl, who scored versus the Wallabies, produced a spectacular game-saving stop to keep a narrow lead between the sides. It capped another all-round impressive display by Earl, who received consecutive man of the match honors. The substitute's speed to race on to a grubber kick demonstrated exactly why the English replacements is so impactful. It is packed with stars and quality, which has aided in victories in the closing stages that were squandered against Australia and the All Blacks the previous fall. Considering Scotland pushed the All Blacks hard, the English team will feel confident of sending a message next week. If successful, the substitutes will probably play another key factor. Team Sheets England: M Smith; Freeman, Lawrence, Dingwall, Feyi-Waboso; F Smith, Mitchell; Genge, Cowan-Dickie, Heyes, Coles, Chessum, Pepper, Earl, Cunningham-South Replacements: George, Baxter, Opoku-Fordjour, Itoje, T Curry, Pollock, Spencer, Arundell Fiji: Rayasi; Ravutaumada, Ravouvou, Tuisova, Wainiqolo; Muntz, Kuruvoli; Mawi, Ikanivere, Doge, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Sowakula, Canakaivata, Mata Replacements: Togiatama, Hetet, Tawake, Vocevoce, Murray, Wye, Armstrong-Ravula, Maqala Sin-bin: Ravutaumada Match Officials Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) Assistant referee: Luc Ramos (France) and Katsuki Furuse (Japan) Television match official: Mike Adamson (Scotland)