England - the build-up and winning the World Cup at a canter

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Smith in the back field worked nicely against Ireland. We could interchange him and Steward on defensive duty but keep both in the backfield to receive kicks. Ford dropping in it one or the other has chased a kick up field.

I'd like to see if given a go as the attack does need an injection of something and the AB tactic isn't a bad one. Ruck speed and security needs a big upgrade though as that is the main element killing our attack.

Presume he was behind the back foot?

Go on Fiji! Hopefully this speeds up borthwicks disastrous reign.

What was Earl looking at? Obviously not the ball. So much for the Ben Earl rock and roll train.

RFU should consider marketing Twickenham as a place of quiet contemplation.

This is turning into a nightmare, gruesome defence.
England going to lose this.

Another dire bit of defence there.

Dual playmakers on in the second half again with Ford and Smith together.

Yes. Get the kicks raining in now.

See kick get the luck and the tries will be plentiful.

Wow a kick worked - unless they find a way to rule it out

Heaf wrote:Wow a kick worked - unless they find a way to rule it out

But it was a poor kick, a great play by Smith.

Simply unforgivable the amount of handling errors exhibited from England in this game.

If Fiji do win, it would be their first ever win over England.

Hmm, looked in front. A bit lucky?

Also Englands over celebrations are comical.

Couldn't really tell from that angle TBH

Muntz has been impressive throughout alongside Lomani it must be said.

The two playmakers together immediately finding something to be slightly cheerful about. I would've wanted to see that from another angle though. Not convinced it was level. These things are so often looked at laxly in these friendlies though. There were a few that felt it went against England in the Ireland game.

That's far better defence from May. Nayacalevu is not slow, to run him down and make that sort of hit is really good work to be fair.

Collapse2005 wrote:Hmm, looked in front. A bit lucky?

Also Englands over celebrations are comical.

Ref did yo a big favour there. I thought he hated England?

Clearly level. Definitely not obvious so attack is favoured as per the laws.

Mitchell has largely had a better game than the three SHs we've previously seen in the warmups so that's a frustrating error.

Big kick for Muntz... And he nails it. He looks a really good player and is exactly the sort of player Fiji likely wouldn't develop if not for the Drua. A sign of that system working.

From the angle shown it wasn't clear and obvious ...

Kick it more!

Sinfield is coaching England in the ways of Rugby League with all this chipping and punting in the opposition 22.

Why keep it in hand when you're 5m from the line when you can kick it away ...

The attack is cooking under Wiggy.

Nice to see Ford's decision making is right up there. Keep kicking when it is not on. Bloody hell.

No 7&1/2 wrote:The attack is cooking under Wiggy.

It's Wiggly, not Wiggy.

Hoooooooof.

Ludlam has once again been good since coming on. On this he'd be my starting 8 ahead of Billy even if he is fit. I just hope Curry can get fit to take one of the flanks for R1.

Twickers is bouncing.

Another backs try - I'm dreaming ...

Lovely kick that.

Danny Care. Wow.

Marchant has been a rare positive across a very depressing run of warmups. He should be locked in at 13 for R1.

Drop the ball from the kick-off - it's so f&cking predictable

His experience will help him put that out of his mind though.

Not a maul. Guys. What's a maul as I'm not sure anymore.

Surely that was a maul?

Massively impressed by this defence. Come the next 6 nations I may have a bet on England not conceding any tries.

Drop the ball - eventually get it back but then miss touch with the clearance ... jeez

Hooooooof.

The idea that the first thing a new coaching team fixes is a team's defence has been coming under some severe scrutiny with England.

Just remember, this is not Fiji's best team.

Kicked it away again FFS!!!!!

Rugby Fan wrote:The idea that the first thing a new coaching team fixes is a team's defence has been coming under some severe scrutiny with England.

Think it's just because the attack looks that good it's overshadowing the defence tbf.

I really love Ravutaumada as a winger but that's once again lacklustre defence to allow the offload. He should be getting wrapped up man and ball when stepping inside to a defence with plenty of numbers. Just poor.

That's the game now - well done Fiji

No 7&1/2 wrote:

Rugby Fan wrote:The idea that the first thing a new coaching team fixes is a team's defence has been coming under some severe scrutiny with England.

Think it's just because the attack looks that good it's overshadowing the defence tbf.

I admire your commitment to this schtick.

Pool C is looking interesting now ....

Well another 80 mins on the edge of my seat. Nice to see Fiji win as its a nice day for them while we look forward to the big one round the corner. Fitness looks on point. Attack crackling. Defence like a wall.

I bet England are glad there is no relegation in the 6 nations.

Historic moment for Fiji. Very well done to them, fully deserved. Got a real shot of making it out of their group, which is incredibly open.

England? Christ. So short of the basics that you have to wonder what Borthwick and co have been doing in training.

Horrendous. Attack pretty good but defence utterly utterly awful.