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Borthwick pays credit to 'written off' players as England book World Cup semi-final

England coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the resilience his players showed as they held off a thrilling Fiji fightback to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Manu Tuilagi for England

England survive Fiji fightback to advance to Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Owen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick's side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille.

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England roll the dice with Marcus Smith at fullback for World Cup quarter-final

England have taken a calculated risk for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of Freddie Steward.

Portugal

Fiji through to face England despite shock Portugal loss as Australia crash out

Fiji advanced to face England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, eliminating Australia, despite suffering a stunning 24-23 loss to Portugal who secured their first ever win in this tournament at the eighth attempt.

Mesulame Kunavula

Rugby World Cup: Fiji mount comeback to edge past Georgia

Fiji beat Georgia 17-12 in their Rugby World Cup clash in Bordeaux on Saturday after fighting their way back from a nine-point deficit.

Eddie Jones

'We'd be happy to play them tomorrow' – Eddie Jones defiant ahead of Wales

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones is keen to move on from his side's shock Rugby World Cup loss to Fiji and has turned his attentions to his team's upcoming clash against Wales.

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