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Matavesi in action for Fiji despite family tragedy

Hooker Sam Matavesi will be on the bench for Fiji in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England just days after the death of his father, head coach Simon Raiwalui revealed on Friday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

England bank on Farrell, Smith for playoffs

Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will both start for England against Fiji in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Sunday.

World Cup Picks: Boks dump France

The Boks will knock France out of their own World Cup to secure a spot in the semi-finals, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Fiji star doubtful for England duel

Hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for Fiji’s World Cup quarter-final against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father.

England team line up for their national anthem at Twickenham

England embrace World Cup villain tag

England are more than happy to assume the role of public enemy number one when they take on Fiji in the World Cup quarter-finals in Marseille on Sunday, veteran Billy Vunipola said.

England's scrum-half Danny Care (C) scores a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Samoa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France on October 7, 2023.

Fiji coach: England are World Cup dark horses

England could be dark horses to reach the Rugby World Cup final, Fiji’s kicking coach Seremaia Bai said on Monday.

Portugal's loosehead prop Francisco Fernandes (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Fiji and Portugal at the Stade de Toulouse in Toulouse, southwestern France on October 8, 2023.

Fiji through to quarters despite Portugal shock

Fiji went down to a shock defeat by Portugal in Toulouse on Sunday but still qualified for a World Cup quarter-final against England and ensured the elimination of Australia.

RECAP: Fiji vs Portugal

Portugal produced one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history when they shocked Fiji in Toulouse on Sunday night.

Fiji's inside centre Josua Tuisova (R) looks to offload the ball as he is tackled by Australia's lock Richie Arnold (L) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, south-eastern France on September 17, 2023.

Tuisova starts for Fiji after tragedy

Fiji have retained Josua Tuisova in their starting midfield for the final Pool C match against Portugal on in Toulouse on Sunday.

Fiji's wing Josua Tuisova (down) scores a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 10, 2023.

Fiji star misses son’s funeral for World Cup

Josua Tuisova, man of the match in Fiji’s upset Rugby World Cup win over Australia, missed his seven-year-old son’s funeral on Tuesday after opting to stay with his teammates in France.