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England and Fiji will meet for only the ninth time when they clash in Sunday\u2019s World Cup quarter-final at Stade Velodrome.<\/p>\n

Here, the PA news agency recalls four memorable encounters between the rivals.<\/p>\n

2023 \u2013 Twickenham: England 22 Fiji 30<\/h2>\n

England endured one of the darkest days in their history when they lost to Fiji for the first time ever in what was also their first defeat to a current tier two nation. The Islanders fully deserved their historic moment, playing smart and entertaining rugby.<\/p>\n

2015 \u2013 Twickenham: England 35 Fiji 11<\/h2>\n

It took the determination of full-back Mike Brown, who ran in two tries, to end Fiji\u2019s uprising before England pulled away in the final quarter. A nervy start to the home World Cup was a signpost of the calamity to come for Stuart Lancaster\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

1999 \u2013 Twickenham: England 45 Fiji 24<\/h2>\n

Fiji were only outscored 4-3 on the try count with the boot of Jonny Wilkinson doing most of the damage in the form of a 23-point haul. England rested some of their bigger names for this World Cup play-off and were made to work for their win.<\/p>\n

1991 \u2013 Suva: Fiji 12 England 28<\/h2>\n

England\u2019s second of just two visits to the Fijian capital almost finished in disaster. Will Carling was at the helm as the Red Rose entered the final quarter, deadlocked at 12-12 before rallying through tries by Rory Underwood and Rob Andrew.<\/p>\n

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