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- England survive late Fiji onslaught to secure semi-final spot
England survive late Fiji onslaught to secure semi-final spot
England are through to the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 after surviving a late fightback from Fiji to win 30-24 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday.
Tries from Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant as well as 11 points from the boot of Owen Farrell had given England a handy 21-10 lead at half-time.
However, the Flying Fijians roared back into the game in the second half, scoring tries through Peni Ravai and Vilimoni Botitu to level things at 24-24.
In the end it was England fly-half and captain Farrell who settled things for the 2003 champions, kicking a drop goal to regain the lead before slotting a late penalty to secure victory and a place in the last four.
England will face South Africa in the second semi-final after the defending champions ended the dreams of hosts France with a 29-28 victory in a seven-try thriller in Saint-Denis.