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John Evely

How to watch England U20s v Fiji U20s live on TV, kick-off time and full team news

England U20s play their second pool stage game of the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa on Thursday when they take on Fiji U20s.

England got their tournament underway with a 34-34 draw with Ireland on Saturday while Fiji lost 46-37 to Australia.

Here is everything you need to know about following and watching the game...

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When is the game?

England U20s v Fiji U20s is being played on Thursday, June 29 at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

What time is kick-off?

The kick-off time is at 7pm local time, 6pm BST

Is the game on TV?

No.

The game is not being broadcast live on TV in the UK however the good news is the match will be streamed live and for free on World Rugby's official YouTube channel right here.

Alternatively if that isn't working, which has proven to be the case at times during this tournament, you can watch a live stream on World Rugby's official website, also free of charge right here.

For those looking to follow the tournament, ITV will broadcast highlights from each match day.

Highlights of England's game will be on ITV4 at 11.55pm on Thursday evening.

What's the team news?

Finn Carnduff from Leicester Tigers has been named England captain for the match.

In the front row, James Halliwell gets his first start after debuting on Saturday, promoted to the starting 23 alongside other prop Archie McArthur and hooker Nathan Jibulu.

Behind them, Harlequins’ Harry Browne joins the captain, Carnduff, in the second row.

Nathan Michelow will start at blind-side flanker, with Tristan Woodman packing down on the opposite side of the scrum, while Zach Carr earns his first England U20 cap at no. 8.

Nye Thomas is the England scrum-half, playing inside Connor Slevin who again starts at fly-half after a flawless display off the kicking tee in his debut against Ireland.

Toby Thame (inside centre) and Alex Wills (left wing) are also in line to make their England U20 debuts.

Lining up outside them are Joe Jenkins, Jacob Cusick and Louie Johnson who will wear the 13, 14 and 15 shirts respectively.

Craig Wright, Ethan Clarke, Afolabi Fasogbon, Lewis Chessum, Greg Fisilau, Charlie Bracken, Cassius Cleaves and Tobias Elliott are the replacements.

England U20s


1. Archie McArthur (Gloucester)
2. Nathan Jibulu (Harlequins)
3. James Halliwell (Bristol Bears)
4. Finn Carnduff (Leicester Tigers)
5. Harry Browne (Harlequins)
6. Nathan Michelow (Saracens)
7. Tristan Woodman (Sale Sharks)
8. Zach Carr* (Harlequins)
9. Nye Thomas (Sale Sharks)
10. Connor Slevin (Harlequins)
11. Alex Wills* (Sale Sharks)
12. Toby Thame* (Northampton Saints)
13. Joe Jenkins (Bristol Bears)
14. Jacob Cusick (Leicester Tigers)
15. Louie Johnson (Newcastle Falcons)

Replacements:
16. Craig Wright* (Northampton Saints)
17. Ethan Clarke* (Harlequins)
18. Afolabi Fasogbon
19. Lewis Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
20. Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs)
21. Charlie Bracken (Saracens)
22. Cassius Cleaves (Harlequins)
23. Tobias Elliott (Saracens)

Fiji U20s

1. MOSES MCGOON

2. KAVAIA TAGIVEITAUA

3. BREYTON LEGGE

4. MESAKE VOCEVOCE

5. NALANI MAY

6. TIMOCI NAKALEVU

7. MOTI MURRAY (C)

8. JUDA SAUMAISUE

9. PHILIP BASELALA

10. ISAIAH RAVULA

11. MANIETA NAVONOVONO

12. WAQA NALAGA

13.MAIKA KAMIKAMICA

14. BRONSON LEE

15. PENI WAQALALA

REPLACEMENTS

16. JOELI NAINOCA

17.SITI TAMANI

18. EMOSI NATUBAILAGI

19. SEMI TOKITANI

20. SAKENASA NALASI

21. ZACH KAMA

22. FRANK RALOGAIVAU

23. TBC

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