"Historic" - Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to the Portugal rugby team

Following the game, global superstar Ronaldo sent a video message to the squad, saying 'well done' according to reports in France.

They entered their second Rugby World Cup, 16 years after their first, with few expecting them to disrupt the established nations in Pool C.

However, under former France international Patrice Lagisquet, Os Lobos have entertained and enthralled with their attacking style and now have a World Cup win to celebrate at the eighth attempt.

They were far from disgraced in losses to Wales and Australia, while they were a missed penalty kick away from defeating Georgia and had to settle for a draw.

Few will begrudge them this success against Fiji, who must regroup before taking on England for a semi-final spot.

Player of the match Nicolas Martins described the win over Fiji as 'historic' and 'the best moment of my life', while Lagisquet added: 'It's incredible, it's unbelievable, they always find resources I never expect. It is an incredible group, an incredible team, and they are players who are really talented.'

Let's venture into the realm of imagination and explore the potential trajectory that awaits Borthwick's formidable team.

After a historic defeat to the Pacific Islanders last month, England is poised to seek redemption in the quarter-finals. Steve Borthwick's squad aims to erase the memory of their lackluster performance, and with their recent form, they stand a strong chance of advancing to the semi-finals.

If the French can secure victory against South Africa in the quarter-finals, they will face England in Paris in the next stage. Despite Dupont's injury, he will be available for the match. However, England might capitalise on a fatigued French team that expended every ounce of effort to eliminate the Springboks in the previous round.

To be the best you've got to beat the best. Steve Borthwick's men will have to beat the number one side in the world if they're to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time.