England lose to Fiji for first time in final warm-up

Fiji beat England for the first time in their history as both sides ended their World Cup preparations at Twickenham.

The Pacific Islanders scored three second-half tries in changeable weather conditions as they overturned a half-time deficit.

England salvaged hope late on when Joe Marchant's try and George Ford's conversion brought them within a point. But Simione Kuruvoli was on hand to catch Selestino Ravutaumada's brilliant offload and secure victory.Steward; Malins, Lawrence, Tuilagi, May; Ford, Mitchell; Genge, Dan, Cole, Itoje, Chessum, Lawes , Willis, Earl.Droasese; Ravutaumada, Nayacalevu , Radradra, Habosi; Muntz, Lomani; Mawi, Matavesi, Tagi, Nasilasila, Cirikidaveta, Tuisue, Tagitagivalu, Mata.Referee:

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