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England pulls away late against Fiji for 9th straight win
England extended their longest winning streak in eight years to nine with six tries, capitalizing on Fiji's two yellow cards to secure a 38-18 victory.
- On Saturday England beat Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham Stadium, scoring six tries to secure their ninth straight win.
- England led 14-13 at halftime and 21-18 after an hour before their bench turned the game as scores traded in a back-and-forth contest with ferocious hits.
- After 53 minutes coach Steve Borthwick sent on his Bomb Squad, replacement hooker Jamie George scored the fourth try, while Henry Arundell and Maro Itoje struck soon after entering.
- Two yellow cards hampered Fiji and let England capitalise, as Selestino Ravutaumada was yellow-carded for a reckless mid-air challenge and injuries ended Fiji's bid for six consecutive wins.
- Next week England face New Zealand on the Grand Slam tour, while Fiji travel to play France after an encouraging display.
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England finish strong again to overwhelm Fiji 38-18
LONDON - England withstood a testing physical assault from a fired-up Fiji before their Bomb Squad again helped them secure a 38-18 victory at Twickenham on Saturday, their ninth successive win, and set them up for next week's New Zealand clash. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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England finish strongly again to overcome Fiji
Henry Arundell produced a stunning finish in a 38-18 victory for England over Fiji at Twickenham, making it...
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