Rugby World Cup: Lomu warns England – beware of Fiji

The Pacific Island nations are ready to spring a surprise in England, says Tongan All Black legend

Fiji rugby team
(Image credit: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has warned England that they underestimate Fiji at their peril ahead of this evening's clash at Twickenham. The World Cup hosts face the Pacific Islanders in the tournament's opener and England are strong favourites to kick off their campaign with a victory.

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