England beat Fiji 38–18 at Twickenham Stadium in their Autumn Test match

England delivered a commanding 38–18 win over Fiji at Twickenham Stadium in their Autumn Nations Series clash, showcasing superior squad depth, physicality and game management as they extended their impressive unbeaten run to nine matches under head coach Steve Borthwick. The hosts opened strongly through Luke Cowan-Dickie, but Fiji responded with trademark flair and power as Tevita Ikanivere crashed over from a maul and Caleb Muntz added a try and penalty to momentarily seize momentum, highlighting the Pacific Islanders’ growing threat in world rugby. England regained control just before halftime when Immanuel Feyi-Waboso finished a cleverly weighted cross-kick from Fin Smith to restore a 14–13 lead, shifting the psychological edge back to the home side. After the break, Ellis Genge bulldozed over to extend the lead before Fiji’s discipline faltered with a costly yellow card that allowed England to dictate tempo and territory. The final quarter belonged entirely to England’s impactful replacements — the so-called “Bomb Squad” — with Jamie George, Henry Arundell and Maro Itoje all scoring tries that underlined England’s fitness, power and ability to close out tight contests. Fiji, despite periods of high-quality attacking play and a disallowed length-of-the-field try, struggled to maintain composure under sustained pressure, leaving head coach Mick Byrne encouraged by their creativity but frustrated by lapses in accuracy and set-piece execution.

England won with bonus points because their defense was better, they broke down the other team's plays more efficiently, and they were merciless when they got inside the 22. They felt better as they were ready for a big game against New Zealand. The coaches also made their pick based on the win. Young players like Feyi-Waboso and Smith fought for starting spots for a long time, while older players like Genge and Itoje maintained England's forwards on top. Both fans and reviewers thought that the performance was a decent mix of young players and experienced leaders. This is an important mix since England is getting ready for big international tournaments and wants to prove once again that they are one of the best Test nations in the world.