England face Fiji in the Nations Championship today, looking to ease the growing pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick after a run of five consecutive Test defeats. The match kicks off at 2:10pm BST at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, home of Premier League football club Everton.
England's Desperate Need for a Win
England's 12-match winning streak now feels like a distant memory following a worst-ever Six Nations campaign and last weekend's 45-21 demolition by reigning world champions South Africa in Johannesburg. Borthwick retains the backing of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) but faces increasing scrutiny with the World Cup in Australia just 15 months away.
Borthwick has made two changes to the starting lineup from the South Africa loss, bringing in Guy Pepper and Henry Slade. Three players are set to earn their first England caps off the bench: Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori, and George Kloska.
Fiji's Form and Changes
Fiji come into the match after a 39-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff, where they showcased their trademark attacking flair in the first half but faded after the break. Interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made nine changes to his side. Fiji are playing their Nations Championship home matches in the UK partly for commercial reasons, as their national stadium in Suva does not meet required standards.
How to Watch Fiji vs England
TV channel: The match is broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 1:20pm BST. It is part of a bumper day of Nations Championship rugby on the channel, sandwiched between Ireland vs Japan and Scotland vs South Africa. Other matches include New Zealand vs Italy, Australia vs France, and Argentina vs Wales on ITV4.
Live stream: Fans can stream the match live online via the ITVX website and app, which is free with registration.
Live blog: Follow the game as it happens with Standard Sport's live blog.
