If you look at the conversion of completed sets to points, England are looking pretty good. It's keeping hold of the ball that is the problem. Get to 80-85% completion and we will beat Tonga, and give it a good go against the Aussie's and shut Kimmorley up

Brilliant. Keep em coming

I think England will win. We have that bit more quality in the pivotal positions. Though I'd probably say there are more superstars in the Tonga team than ours.

The Tongans will have a problem with stamina if we can do (sensible) offloads to make them double up on tackling, and I'd want to see plenty of dummy half running as well, because that's where their tired forwards will try to hide. The other weakness is Tonga's kicking game, which can be patchy at times. I think they'll give England a massive game, which lets be honest we need if we're to challenge Australia.

Apart from dropping the ball under no pressure, the other thing England absolutely have to do is show they can play for 80 minutes, Our best isn't as good as Australia's, but our worst is terrible, and if we switch off for 10 minutes even against Tonga we could leak a lot of points. The only chance we have against Australia is to play basically at our best for 80 minutes and get some luck go our way (which I've rarely seen vs Aus).

If England can play mistake free Rugby for 80 minutes they will win. If they can't they could have problems

There is no exception, from 1-17 there are improvements to be made. And these improvements need to start this week.

This will be my fourth consecutive world cup semi final, all England defeats so far, and I don't want to see another one.

The question should be can Tonga beat England? and the answer is they have a fighters chance if England play another sloppy game and if Tonga bring their best to the table.

England are -4 on the handicap with the bookies

England by 10 or so. Don't forget NZ were beating them comfortably before the Kiwis stopped playing and I think our spine is stronger than theirs. Stop JT making yards and we'll be fine. I hope.

Can we beat Tonga? Yes. Will we beat Tonga? That’s a different question. IF we can control the ball better and avoid silly penalties then I think we should be looking at a win. If we make it difficult for ourselves and invite them into the game then they are good enough to put us to the sword.

Well said

Good shout - if England control the ball and cut the errors out from the PNG game, then they should have enough to win this game.

We need to strike the right balance though, sticking it up the jumper against a big side may not go well for us. Our much-vaunted pack hasn't been as dominant as expected IMO.

No defo agree with that, just need to find the balance though. Nothing wrong with a few 5 drives and a kick if the fprwards hold on to the ball and we are making 40/50 metres each set and pushing Tonga back continuously - then can start to push it out wide.

TBF our pack dominated PNG. It'll be tougher versus Tonga. I'd like to see more offloads provided they're on. The key for Tonga is their spine. If that functions we'll struggle I reckon. I'd say England by 6.

It almost feels like the outcome will be determined by how long Roby is on the field. The difference in our attacking play when Roby is at 9 compared to Hodgson is huge.

I've gone England by 10 in my predictions but I'm not confident at all.

Yeah true, I was thinking more about the Australia game to be fair, as I expect Tonga to be closer to their caliber than PNGs. Agree with regards to offloads, keep more of them having to actively defend each tackle.

England by 16 +

Cut the errors out and play a structured, disciplined game. I think we will hurt them 'up the guts' and Hodgson and Roby should have a field day.

My thoughts as well

Okay, this has officially turned into an all nighter, laid in bed for 2 hours, couldn't sleep, too excited for this game, gonna be a belter me thinks!

I’ve been the same mate. Listened to the ashes on 5 live and now ready for the match

I think we’re a little outnumbered in the crowd here!

The Tongan anthem singer was fairly easy on the eye.

Sound out again!

Out of sync!