The Latest Breaking News from Fiji

Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi emerges as quarter-final doubt after death of father in Cornwall

Sireli Matavesi is the second immediate family member of a Fijian squad member to pass away during the World Cup

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe

Steve Borthwick appears set to axe George Ford and install his captain Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

England rewatch Fiji Twickenham defeat to ‘fuel the fire’ for World Cup showdown

Fiji stormed Twickenham 30-22 to claim their first ever victory over the red rose in August.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

England happy to take ‘public enemy number one’ mantle on against Fiji

Billy Vunipola is staying defiant before Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against opponents fast becoming others’ second favourite’ team

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

Thousands of tickets unsold for England v Fiji but Paris quarter-finals sell out

On Tuesday evening nearly 4,500 tickets were still up for grabs for Sunday afternoon’s quarter-final in Marseille, ranging in price from €75 to €300

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

The England captain’s form has been questioned ahead of a last eight meeting with Fiji/

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England ready to embrace being ‘public enemy number one’ to boost Rugby World Cup hopes

Steve Borthwick’s side take on the popular Pacific Islanders in the last eight of the tournament and Billy Vunipola has no problem with his side being disliked

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola

There is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England prepared to be public enemy No1 at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola

No 8 believes Steve Borthwick’s side are being overlooked as a siege mentality takes hold before Fiji quarter-final

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023

World Rugby insists more opportunity for tier-two nations is priority for future

World Rugby has insisted providing developing nations with higher-level matches more frequently is at the ‘top of our agenda’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023