England player ratings vs Fiji: First ever defeat against Fijians
Rugby NewsSaturday, 26 August 2023 at 17:08
We take a look at the England player ratings vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick’s suffered a first ever defeat against the Pacific Islanders.
In fluctuating weather conditions, the Pacific Islanders managed to secure three tries during the second half, overturning their halftime disadvantage.
England rekindled their hopes in the closing moments, as Joe Marchant's try and George Ford's successful conversion brought them within a single point.
However, Simione Kuruvoli seized the opportunity, capitalizing on Selestino Ravutaumada's exceptional offload, ultimately clinching the victory.
Scroll down for the England player ratings vs Fiji.
England player stats vs Fiji:
- Carries: Theo Dan - 10
- Metres: Ollie Lawrence - 34
- Defenders beaten: Ollie Lawrence- 2
- Tackles: Ben Earl - 17
- Tackles missed: Manu Tuilagi - 4
- Turnovers won: Jonny May - 2
- Penalties conceded: Ellis Genge - 1
England player ratings vs Fiji:
Starting
15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 25 caps) - 3
14. Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 20 caps) - 2
13. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby, 13 caps) - 6
12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 52 caps) - 2
11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 72 caps) - 6
10. George Ford – vice-captain (Sale Sharks, 84 caps) - 5
9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) - 5
1. Ellis Genge – vice-captain (Bristol Bears, 51 caps) - 4
2. Theo Dan (Saracens, 2 caps) - 4
3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 101 caps) - 4
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 69 caps) - 4
5. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 10 caps) - 3
6. Courtney Lawes – captain (Northampton Saints, 99 caps) - 7
7. Jack Willis (Toulouse, 12 caps) - 6
8. Ben Earl (Saracens, 17 caps) -6
Replacements
16. Jack Walker (Harlequins, 3 caps) - 5
17. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 81 caps) - 4
18. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 28 caps) - 4
19. David Ribbans (Toulon, 7 caps) - 4
20. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 20 caps) - 5
21. Danny Care (Harlequins, 89 caps) - 2
22. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 23 caps) - 6
23. Joe Marchant (Stade Francais, 18 caps)
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