ENGLAND conclude their Rugby World Cup preparations with a tough Summer Series Nations test against Fiji.
Red Rose's recent results have been far from perfect having lost to both Wales and Ireland in their warm-up matches.
And to make matters worse, Steve Borthwick will be forced to start next month's tournament without star players Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola who have both been hit with a suspension.
However, England have a huge chance to finish their preparations on a high as they come up against a wounded Fiji side following their France defeat.
Furthermore, Red Rose have won all seven of their encounters against this weekend's opposition.
When is England vs Fiji?
- England's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Fiji will take place on Saturday, August 26.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 3:15pm BST.
- Twickenham Stadium is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 82,000 fans.
- Red Rose dismantled Fiji 50-0 when the sides last met in October 2022.
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What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- The first match of the Scotland vs France double-header will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime in the UK.
- A monthly subscription costs viewers £5.99, however, a 30-day FREE trial is also available.
- Fans can stream the entire action through Prime Video's official website.
Team news
With Owen Farrell suspended, Marcus Smith and George Ford are set to compete for that fly-half.
While Billy Vunipola is expected to be replaced by Ben Earl, Lewis Ludlam or Tom Curry.
Meanwhile, Fiji manager Simon Raiwalui made the shocking decision to leave fly-half Ben Volavola at home.
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Latest odds
- England to win 1/5
- Tie 33/1
- Fiji to win 7/2
*Odds from Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication
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