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After a rough stretch, England finally got back in the win column. They beat Fiji 66-8 in Liverpool, and it wasn’t even close. The home crowd saw their team score ten tries and dominate from start to finish.

Fiji started the match with high hopes, but things quickly went wrong. They lost a player to a red card early on, which left them with only 14 men for most of the game. England took full advantage.

Henry Pollock Steals the Show

The star of the night was young Henry Pollock. He scored a hat-trick — three tries — and looked unstoppable every time he got the ball. His speed and power were too much for the tired Fiji defense.

Pollock’s performance was a bright spot for England. The team had been struggling to score points in recent matches, but on this night, everything clicked.

Fiji’s Tough Day on the Field

Fiji just couldn’t catch a break. Playing with 14 men for over an hour is exhausting, and England kept the pressure on. The Fijian players tried hard, but they were forced to defend almost the entire second half.

  • Fiji managed just one try and one penalty kick.
  • England scored ten tries in total.
  • The red card came early and changed the whole game.

What This Win Means for England

This victory ends England’s losing run and gives the team a boost of confidence. They showed they can score points and play exciting rugby when they stick to their game plan.

Next up, England will need to build on this performance. If they can keep playing like they did against Fiji, they might turn their season around.

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