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Everything you need to know about the upcoming Nations Championship clash
England are gearing up to go head-to-head with Fiji as they bid to get their inaugural Nations Championship campaign up and running.
Steve Borthwick’s side are under intense pressure to lay down a marker after five straight international defeats, including a bruising opening-round loss to the Springboks last weekend.
They face a tricky assignment against a Fiji side that will be keen on laying down a marker of their own having slipped to defeat at the hands of Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium last time out.
Here is everything you need to know about the clash.
What time is Fiji v England kick-off?
Fiji v England kicks off at 2:10pm BST on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The match is being played at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, England.
What TV channel is Fiji v England on?
The match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1 in the UK.
What about live streaming?
You can also live stream the match completely free via ITVX across mobile, tablet, desktop, and smart TV devices.
What is the confirmed team news?
Fiji: 15. Salesi Rayasi; 14. Vuate Karawalevu, 13. Kalaveti Ravouvou, 12. Josua Tuisova, 11. Jiuta Wainiqolo; 10. Caleb Muntz, 9. Simione Kuruvoli; 1. Eroni Mawi, 2. Tevita Ikanivere (c), 3. Mesake Doge; 4. Tevita Ratuva, 5. Isoa Nasilasila; 6. Peceli Yato, 7. Lekima Tagitagivalu, 8. Levani Botia.
Replacements: 16. Sam Matavesi, 17. Haereiti Hetet, 18. Peni Ravai, 19. Temo Mayanavanua, 20. Elia Canakaivata, 21. Pita-Gus Sowakula, 22. Frank Lomani, 23. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.
England: 15. Marcus Smith; 14. Tommy Freeman, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Seb Atkinson, 11. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso; 10. Fin Smith, 9. Jack van Poortvliet; 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Jamie George (c), 3. Joe Heyes, 4. Alex Coles, 5. George Martin, 6. Ollie Chessum, 7. Guy Pepper, 8. Ben Earl.
Replacements: 16. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17. Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 18. George Kloska, 19. Tom Curry, 20. Henry Pollock, 21. Alex Mitchell, 22. Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 23. Noah Caluori.
Who is the referee?
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Assistant Referees: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) and Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland)
