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England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. -
Fireworks at England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 EXPLOSIVE START: Fireworks are seen prior to the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Fireworks are seen prior to the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. -
BROUGHT TO HIS KNEES: Dejected Leone Nakarawa is left alone with his thoughts on the Twickenham pitch after Fiji defeat -
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INTO THIN AIR: England winger Anthony Watson and Fiji fly-half Ben Volavola get up to high jinks as they leap to try to catch a cross-field kick -
BAWL BOY: England's fullback Mike Brown roars with delight as he celebrates with his teammates after scoring a try against Fiji -
England v Fiji - Pool A: Rugby World Cup 2015 England replacement Billy Vunipola breaks through the Fiji defence in the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 at Twickenham. -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view during the opening ceremony during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Mike Brown of England is brought down during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
Sam Burgess, England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Sam Burgess of England is tackled by Sakiusa Masi Matadigo of Fiji during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Players run onto the pitch prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) -
Matawalu HANDY: Nikola Matawalu of Fiji struggles to move the ball on under pressure from England's Tom Wood. -
GETTING THE NAK: Fiji's Leone Nakarawa rises to the challenge as he jumps highest to catch the ball -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Anthony Watson of England is haulted by the Fiji defense during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Mike Brown of England evades a tackle from Manasa Saulo of Fiji during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: In this handout photograph provided by World Rugby, Fiji perform The Cibi during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Handout/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Sam Burgess of England breaks forward during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Sam Burgess of England is tackled by Tuapati Talemaitoga of Fiji during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Sam Burgess, England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 Sam Burgess of England is tackled by Gabiriele Lovobalavu of Fiji during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18 -
DOUBLE TOPS: England head coach congratulates forwards coach Graham Rowntree after England began their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign with victory over Fiji -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 Sam Burgess of England is tackled by Peceli Yato (L) and Peni Ravai of Fiji during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 -
WHAT A VUN-DERFUL FEELING: England players gather to celebrate after a late Billy Vunipola try is awarded to earn them a bonus point -
VICTORS AND VANQUISHED: England's Ben Youngs and his teammates are congratulated by their opponents after defeating Fiji 35-11 -
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Jonathan Joseph gets a hand on Waisea Nayacalevu's head to evade his challenge and speed clear -
FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE: There's no stopping Mike Brown despite the efforts of Ben Volavola (l) and Metuisela Talebula (r) as he becomes a hero among England fans with his second and the team's third try -
RED RAIDER: England captain Chris Robshaw charges between two Fiji players as he tries to spark an attack -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: England observe the national anthem during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
BLOCK AND TACKLE: Ben Youngs goes in head down to make a timely intervention to prevent Fiji's Akapusi Qera breaking away -
MY BALL, NO MY BALL: Mike Brown and Ben Youngs leap together to try to gain possession of the ball to set up an England attack -
SWING LOW: Fiji's Ben Volavola unleashes a powerful right-foot kick to send the ball soaring upfield -
IN THE NIK OF TIME: Geoff Parling and Chris Robshaw combine at just the right moment to stop Nikola Matawalu as he races towards the line -
FALL GUY: Mike Brown goes head over heels as he crashes to the ground in a collision with a teammate -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: In this handout photograph provided by World Rugby, Fiji perform The Cibi during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Nemani Nadolo of Fiji scores a try under pressure from Anthony Watson of England during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
BOTTOM LINE: Nemani Nadolo keeps a grip of the ball to score a try for Fiji despite being set to land on his backside under pressure from Jonathan Joseph -
HITTING THE HEIGHTS: Fiji players can only watch as Geoff Parling is lifted high into the night sky by his England teammates to win a lineout ball without a challenge -
PAYING THE PENALTY: Referee Jaco Peyper of South Africa plunges Fiji players into despair as signals his award of a penalty try to England -
MAGIC MIKE: England players surround Mike Brown to congratulate him on his first try and the Twickenham hero added a second later in the match to seal victory -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 BY GEORGE THAT WAS GOOD ONE: England's George Ford bangs over a conversion to extend his side lead against Fiji -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 TAKE IT AS RED: Mike Brown of England races past his Fijian opponents to dive over the line for England's second try -
HAVING A BAWL: Mike Brown of England shouts instructions to England teammates and points out the problem early in the first half -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 GET A GRIP: England's Dan Cole grabs Metuisela Talebula's shirt to haul him to the ground and break up a Fiji attack -
AS LUCK MAY HAVE IT: Jonny May roars with delight as he goes to join his England teammates to celebrate the award of a penalty try -
THAT'S A LOT TO HOLD: Ben Morgan thunders into Waisea Nayacalevu and manages to grab the Fijian round the waist to prevent further progress towards the try line -
SCARE TACTICS: Fiji players try to intimidate their England opponents as they perform the traditional Cibi before the kick-off -
Webb Ellis Cup. England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: The Webb Ellis Cup is unveiled during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Webb Ellis Cup: Rugby World Cup 2015 THE HOLY GRAIL: The Webb Ellis Cup glows in the light from pitchside fireworks as darkness fall in the build-up to the opening match between England and Fiji -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the opening ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. -
UP AND RUNNING: England and Fiji players emerge from the dressing room and tunnel to run past the Webb Ellis Cup and on to the pitch for the first match of Rugby World Cup 2015 -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Prince Harry speaks during the opening ceremoy ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Bernard Lapasset World Rugby Chairman Bernard Lapasset looks on during the opening ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2015 at Twickenham. -
THE FRONT ROW: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, World Rugby Chairman Bernard Lapasset and Prince Harry take their positions for the opening ceremony -
ONE MAN'S BAND: The Royal Marines are led by their bandmaster as they entertain the crowd in the build-up to the kick-off of the match between England and Fiji -
HITTING THE WRIGHT NOTES: Laura Wright entrances the crowd at Twickenham as she sings 'World in Union', the anthem of World Rugby, during the opening ceremony -
OH LOOK, WE'RE ON THE BIG SCREEN: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge glance at the huge screens above the stands as they attend the opening ceremony -
UNITED NATIONS: Former players of the competing nations gather before taking part in the opening ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2015 at Twickenham -
WALKING TALL: England players head towards the stadium for their opening match against Fiji while their ecstatic fans cheer support and hope it will be a cakewalk -
A LEAP IN THE DARK: The lineout statue outside Twickenham is captured in silhouette as the sun sets over the stadium as the minutes are counted down to the big kick-off -
GIVE YOUR TEAM A GREAT BIG HAND: And the message to England and Fiji players from their fans is that if at first you don't succeed, try, try again -
FLYING THE FLAG: Fijian fans unfurl their country's flag to show support for the team when they try to create a huge upset against England in the opening Pool A game at Twickenham -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: England fans soak up the pre-match atmopshere during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
England v Fiji - Group A: Rugby World Cup 2015 FAMILY IN UNION: A young England supporter keeps a firm grip on his family's tickets outside Twickenham as the trio prepare for the start of the greatest show in rugby union -
GRANDSTAND AND DELIVER: Fans watch as Jonny Wilkinson brings the Webb Ellis Trophy to Twickenham in the build-up to the first match of Rugby World Cup 2015 -
THE FLOWER AND THE GLORY: A red rose is placed near England captain Chris Robshaw's seat in the dressing room with a message for him and his squad -
BIG BEN CLOCKS UP 50: It will be an emotional moment for Ben Youngs when he enters the dressing room and dons and England shirt for the 50th time in his illustrious rugby career -
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, GOT THE SHIRT: Kit for the England players is neatly laid out in the dressing room in preparation for their arrival to kick off their campaign to try to win the Webb Ellis Cup -
VIEW TO A THRILL: Twickenham is bedecked in colour as supporters to begin to congregate outside the stadium before the spectacular opening game between England and Fiji -
MAKING A SPECTACLE OF THEMSELVES: Two England fans dress for the occasion as they soak up the atmosphere at Twickenham before the game against Fiji -
SOUVENIR TO TREASURE: The cover of the official RWC 2015 match day programme for England v Fiji opening encounter -
JUMP TO IT: Mike Brown practises leaping to catch the ball during the England Captain's Run on the eve of the opening Rugby World Cup 2015 match against Fiji at Twickenham RNS: England. Mike Brown -
TOUGH START: Fiji coach John McKee has named his side to play England in the opening match of the England 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham