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England return to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, taking on Fiji in their second Test of the autumn. The hosts got off to a strong start last week with a 25-7 win over the Wallabies but Twickenham was flat at times with a lack of exciting rugby from both sides. Fans will hope both England and Fiji turn on the razzle-dazzle this weekend, with tight clashes the last two times the sides have played. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match. - England vs Fiji: Tom Roebuck joins Freddie Steward as injury doubt
- Autumn Nations Series: England clean sweep? Australia need new fly-half?  When is England vs. Fiji?The match will kick off at 5.40 p.m. GMT on Saturday Nov. 8. at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. That will be 5.40 a.m. on Sunday Nov. 9 in Suva (FJT).
Where will the match be broadcast?England vs. Fiji will be televised on TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK. The match will also be broadcasted on BBC Radio 5Live. ESPN UK will also have the latest news around the match.
Last time out:The last time these two side met at Twickenham, it was Fiji who earned a historic victory, beating England 30-22 for their first-ever win at the venue. That was on the eve of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and while England got revenge at the tournament -- with a 30- 24 win in the quarterfinals -- Steve Borthwick's side will be looking to stamp their authority on home soil once again on Saturday.
Team news:England: 15. Marcus Smith, 14. Tommy Freeman, 13. Ollie Lawrence, 12. Fraser Dingwall, 11. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 10. Fin Smith, 9. Alex Mitchell; 1. Ellis Genge (captain), 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3. Joe Heyes, 4. Alex Coles, 5. Ollie Chessum, 6. Guy Pepper, 7. Ben Earl, 8. Chandler Cunningham-South. Replacements: 16. Jamie George, 17. Fin Baxter, 18. Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 19. Maro Itoje, 20. Tom Curry, 21. Henry Pollock, 22. Ben Spencer, 23. Henry Arundell. Teams will be displayed here once announced.
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