England defeated Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham of their second of 4 autumn internationals.
England obtained the higher of Fiji at Twickenham (Picture: Getty)
Henry Arundell produced a surprising end to propel England to a 38-18 victory over Fiji at Allianz Stadium that retains alive their pursuit of an unbeaten autumn. The Islanders are the lowest-ranked opposition to go to Twickenham this month however they offered a far better menace than Australia seven days earlier as they chased a repeat of their seismic 2023 upset on the similar venue.
Their potential to strike from wherever on the sector meant England couldn’t breathe straightforward till the 69th minute when Arundell confirmed his searing tempo after being offered with a half-chance by Marcus Smith’s grubber. Steve Borthwick launched his ‘bomb squad’ of 5 alternative forwards within the 54th minute and whereas they made a distinction, it was the athleticism of Arundell that sealed Fiji’s destiny.
The Tub wing was making his first look for the reason that 2023 World Cup, his time at French membership Racing 92 having made him unavailable for choice, and his temporary cameo in opposition to Fiji underlined his star high quality. England misplaced their means at instances but have been capable of shut out a ninth successive victory, their finest run for the reason that early days of the Eddie Jones period once they amassed a world record-equalling 18 successive wins.
MAN OF THE MATCH: BEN EARL (ENGLAND)
Referee: Paul Williams (NZ)
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