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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gerard Meagher in Marseille

Fiji vow to ‘shock the world’ by landing World Cup knockout blow on England

Waisea Nayacalevu does the the Cibi, a Fijian war dance
Fiji, lead by Waisea Nayacalevu, have their sights set on a first World Cup semi-final apperance. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images

Fiji are preparing to “shock the world” against England in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final with the Pacific islanders vowing to deliver the knockout blow and put Steve Borthwick’s side “to sleep”.

The match in Marseille will be only the third time Fiji have contested a World Cup quarter-final. But after a valiant showing in defeat by Wales and an impressive victory against Australia, they finished their pool stage campaign with a nervous win over Georgia and a shock loss to Portugal.

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