Fiji lose to Portugal but advance to England match

Portugal, already eliminated before facing Fiji, got their first win at a Rugby World Cup at the eighth attempt

Portugal pulled off a Rugby World Cup shock in Toulouse - but a losing bonus point was enough to send Fiji into a quarter-final against England.

Fiji required only one point from the match to go through to the last eight.

They were 23-17 up late on, but Rodrigo Marta's converted try gave Portugal a first World Cup victory.

The Fijians had trailed by seven points on two occasions in the second half, but tries from Levani Botia and Mesake Doge twice brought them level and two Frank Lomani penalties inched them into a winning position - only for Portugal to produce a stunning late twist.

Despite their second loss of the group phase, Fiji are through to meet Pool D winners England in Marseille on Sunday, 15 October (16:00 BST kick-off).

They have recent fond memories of facing Steve Borthwick's side, having beaten them at Twickenham in August, but both teams will enter the last-eight tie having stuttered late in the pool phase.

As for Portugal, they exit the competition having finally been rewarded for the enterprising brand of rugby that has gained them many admirers.

More to follow.

• Final pool standings & quarter-final line-up
• England sleepwalk into last eight with Samoa escape

Line-ups

Fiji: Maqala; Ravutaumada, Nayacalevu, Tuisova, Habosi; Botitu, Lomani; Mawi, Matavesi, Tagi, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Derenalagi, Botia, Mata.

Replacements: Ikanivere, Ravai Kovekalou, Doge, Cirikidaveta, Tuisue, Matawalu, Tela, Masi.

Portugal: Cardoso; Storti, Bettencourt, Lima, Marta; Portela, Marques; Fernandes, Tadjer, Ferreira, Madeira, Cerqueira, Wallis, Martins, Simoes.

Replacements: Costa, Diniz, Alves, Torgal, Granate, Belo, Appleton, Pinto.

Referee: Luke Pearce (England)