PREVIEW: England v Fiji

Ben Youngs will win his 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at Twickenham on Friday.
The Leicester Tigers scrum-half, who made his Test debut in a 15-15 draw with Scotland five years ago, lines up for the tournament opener as head coach Stuart Lancaster retains the same starting XV from the 21-13 defeat of Ireland a fortnight ago.
There is one change on the replacements' bench however with Bath hooker Rob Webber replacing Jamie George.
Lancaster said: “The squad is massively excited to start the World Cup. Everyone has worked incredibly hard over the last three months and we are ready.
“All the players have put their hand up in training and the internationals we have played this summer and we are blessed to have such a strong squad to select from against a skilful and powerful Fijian side.
“Friday will be a great occasion for the whole squad and for the country. We are in a unique position to be playing in a World Cup on home soil and to have the support of a nation behind the team.
“That support will be a massive factor and we don't underestimate its importance.
“I'd like to congratulate Ben Youngs on his achievement. To win 50 caps for your country in such a relatively short period of time is testament to Ben's dedication and commitment.”
 
Meanwhile, Fiji coach John McKee was able to name his strongest side including powerhouse winger Nemani Nadolo, who missed the winning Pacific Nations Cup campaign through injury.
Ospreys' Josh Matavesi is the only casualty from the team that beat Canada in their last warm-up match with Ben Volavola preferred at fly-half.
Glasgow superstart Leone Nakarawa is at lock while Bath-bound scrum-half Nikola Matawalu and former Gloucester flanker Akapusi Qera also start.
“I am very pleased to be able to announce a very strong line-up for the opening match of RWC2015,” said McKee.
“We have come through a very good preparation phase and are ready to move into the competition.
“All our players are fit and available for selection.
“England is a very strong team and will be a difficult opponent at Twickenham. We are looking forward to the challenge of this opening game.
“Our players have trained and played well throughout our preparation and must now step up to the high level and intensity we expect on Friday evening and throughout our Pool Matches.”
England: Mike Brown (Harlequins); Anthony Watson (Bath), Jonathan Joseph (Bath), Brad Barritt (Saracens), Jonny May (Gloucester); George Ford (Bath), Ben Youngs (Leicester); Joe Marler (Harlequins), Tom Youngs (Leicester), Dan Cole (Leicester); Geoff Parling (Exeter), Courtney Lawes (Northampton); Tom Wood (Northampton), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, Capt.), Ben Morgan (Gloucester).
Replacements: Rob Webber (Bath), Mako Vunipola (Saracens), Kieran Brookes (Northampton), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), Owen Farrell (Saracens), Sam Burgess (Bath).
Fiji: Metuisela Talebula, Waisea Nayacalevu, Vereniki Goneva, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Nemani Nadolo; Ben Volavola, Nikola Matawalu; Campese Ma'afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo; Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Leone Nakarawa; Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera (Capt.), Sakiusa Masi.
Replacements: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Peni Ravai,  Isei Colati, Tevita Cavubati, Peceli Yato, Nemia Kenatale, Joshua Matavesi, Aseli Tikoirotuma.