Get ready for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final showdown between England and Fiji on Sunday, October 15. The match kicks off at 4pm BST, 5pm local time at the Stade de Marseille.
England secured their spot in the quarter-finals with an unconvincing win over Samoa, while Fiji, despite a shock defeat by Portugal, secured their place in the knockout stage.
England vs. Fiji
Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
Date: Sunday, October 15
Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM local time
Venue: Stade de Marseille
In the Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final clash, England stands as the clear favorite to emerge victorious over Fiji. Their consistency, experience, and motivation to redeem their previous loss make them the frontrunners. Ultimately, England is expected to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Predicted Outcome: England to win.
Get ready for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash that promises fireworks as England takes on Fiji. England, having topped Pool D, now faces Fiji, the second-placed team from Pool C, in a battle that could redefine the tournament.
England, having clinched the top spot in Pool D, has reaffirmed their dominance in the group stage. Their World Cup history is a testament to their excellence, with 36 wins in 50 matches, an impressive effectiveness rating of 72%. The English team has amassed 1569 points while conceding 783 from 1987 to the present. Their illustrious journey includes being crowned world champions in 2003 and finishing as runners-up in 1991, 2007, and 2019.
Fiji, known for their exhilarating style of rugby, has played 32 matches in the history of the Rugby World Cup. While they’ve secured 11 wins, they’ve also faced 21 losses, giving them an overall effectiveness rating of 34%. Their attacking prowess has allowed them to score a total of 732 points, but they’ve conceded 971 to their opponents. Notably, Fiji faced a surprising setback in the pool stage with a shocking defeat by Portugal. However, their resilience shone through as they managed to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, demonstrating their determination to make an impact on the world stage.
In this quarter-final clash, England will go head-to-head with Fiji, a familiar opponent from the past. However, when it comes to the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup, history often takes a backseat. This is a one-off, winner-takes-all encounter where anything can happen.