Outhalf has two late kicks to seal victory and hold off second half Fijian comeback
England earned a comfortable lead in the first half, only for Fiji to hit back after the break to level the scores heading into the final quarter. However, a late drop-goal and subsequent penalty in the dying stages put England into the lead and they withstood a late attack to qualify for the semi-finals.England pulled ahead easily in the first half, Fijian ill-discipline offering Owen Farrell a number of opportunities off the kicking tee.
Fiji wing Vinaya Habosi also saw yellow for his role in a head-on-head collision with Marcus Smith. Sent to the TMO bunker, Habosi avoided a red due to a late change of direction from the English fullback. Edinburgh’s Bill Mata brought Fiji back into proceedings with a close-range finish, but Farrell’s late penalty saw England lead 21-10 at the break.
That lead was further padded by Farrell shortly after the interval, but two scores in three minutes from Fiji reignited the contest. First, replacement prop Penai Ravai barged over on a close carry before a scintillating passage of offloading play saw Vilimoni Botitu level the scores. Farrell responded by dropping back into the pocket on England’s next attack, before a subsequent break and Fijian infringement allowed him to add to the lead.
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