Fiji bow out of World Cup with first win, while Romania shock Canada in huge comeback

Fiji and Romania recorded their first victories of the World Cup on Tuesday as teams began to bid farewell to the tournament and those remaining prepared for a weekend that will decide the quarter-final line-ups.

Hosts England rang the changes for their final game, a dead rubber against Uruguay, and the debate over Stuart Lancaster’s future continued with another seasoned coach stating his interest in a role that has yet to become available.

The final three last-eight berths will begin to be filled from Wednesday with South Africa expected to confirm their spot when they take on the United States.

England’s executioners Australia were dealt a blow ahead of their pool A decider with Wales and hopes of an easier path to the last four when flanker Michael Hooper was banned for a week and Israel Folau deemed a doubt with an ankle injury.

"We have got a squad of 31 and that’s the reason you have a squad of 31," attack coach Stephen Larkham said ahead of the game in which the losers are likely to face twice world champions South Africa in the quarters.

Fiji played their final part in Pool A – the group of death – by running in seven tries in a 47-15 win over Uruguay who grabbed their first tries of the tournament.