Serious things begin for the XV de la Rose on Sunday. Having finished first in their group, Owen Farrell’s teammates are still heavily criticized across the Channel. In question, a tasteless game which almost went wrong against Samoa for their last meeting in group D (18-17 victory). Facing them will be Fiji: Tuisova and his team finished second behind Wales, and alternating between good and bad. The good by beating Australia at the end of a meeting where “champagne rugby” was celebrated. The worst by losing at the end of an exceptional match against Portugal (23-24). The question is therefore which Fiji will stand against the English. The winner of the match will earn a ticket to the final four, where they will face the winner of a thrilling Ireland-New Zealand match.

To follow the meeting, tune in on Sunday October 15 at 5 p.m. on TF1. The match will also be available with live commentary on our Figaro website.