- England beats Fiji, reaches semi-finals.
- Owen Farrell’s crucial kicking.
- Borthwick’s underdogs surpass expectations.
England, the sole northern hemisphere team, reaches the semi-finals, defeating Fiji 30-24 in Marseille. Captain Owen Farrell’s kicking prowess was crucial.
Steve Borthwick’s team faces South Africa in the second semi-final after their dramatic 29-28 win over France, with New Zealand playing Argentina on Friday.
Joe Marchant and Manu Tuilagi scored in the first half, giving England a 21-10 halftime lead at Stade Velodrome.
Fiji’s Viliame Mata, Peni Ravai, and Vilimoni Botitu scored, captivating fans with their exciting style.
Owen Farrell’s solid punting secured England’s victory, as they aim for their second World Cup win.
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Fiji, who upset Australia in the pool stage, had previously beaten them only once.
The Islanders’ disappointment was evident as the final whistle blew.
England topped their division with four consecutive wins.
In attendance in Marseille was the Princess of Wales.
Lawrence Dallaglio, a former England captain and World Cup winner, expressed his amazement on social media, saying, “Rugby bloody hell – what a sport!”
