The Flying Fijians were beaten by England in their opening match of the Quilter Nations Series in Twickenham 38-18.

Fiji Captain Tevita Ikanivere scored 2 tries including their first in the 9th minute from the back of a lineout maul. He crossed again in the 51st minute from a lineout move close to the English tryline.

Flyhalf Caleb Muntz scored a brilliant team try but was inefficient with the boot, missing all 3 conversion attempts.

Yellow cards to Selestino Ravutaumada and Josua Tuisova proved costly as 2 of England's tries were scored with Fiji down to 14 men.

Fiji regroup and head to Bordeaux to face France on Saturday night (Sunday morning FJT).

Provence continue their rise up the ranks after an impressive near shut-out of Brive 25-3.

A game which featured several Fijians including Albert Tuisue who started at Flanker for the home side and scored a try from a rolling maul in the 25th minute. It's his 2nd try for the club in what is now his 8th game.

Brive winger Asaeli Tuivuaka lasted only 11 minutes, forced to leave the field with concussion from which he didn't return.

Caleb Muntz was also pivotal, kicking 2 penalties and 2 of 3 conversions.

Former Fijian Drua flyhalf Caleb Muntz made his much anticipated debut for Provence in their round 7 clash with Nevers.

At home in front of a boisterous crowd, it didn't take long for Muntz to make an impact, setting up the first try in the 4th minute.

20 minutes later he went over for his own 5 pointer after some quick thinking by his halfback Arthur Coville.

Provence would go on to win the match despite taking their foot off the gas in the 2nd half. Final score 39-33.