There is more than just a semi-final spot on the line for England against Fiji in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
Jamie George's words during the week may well be ringing in the ears of England fans in Marseille this weekend.That is not the only wrong England have the chance to put right in Marseille. They have a golden opportunity to steady an increasingly shaky ship.
Cramming fly-halves Smith and Farrell into the same starting backline is symptomatic of one of England's greatest challenges this World Cup cycle. For all the talk of England's backline this week, things have not always gone swimmingly in the scrum. In August's victory, Fiji stole the ball at the ruck five times and England conceded three penalties in that area.
"I think they've got every chance against England by doing what they've done for the previous six weeks."'The last dance' has almost become a catchphrase for an England side bursting with players for whom this could be the last game for their country.
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