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Lancaster - 'England have to be more direct'

England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits a change in tactics will be needed after a nervy victory against Fiji in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup.

"In the first half we were a bit lateral, and in the second half when we were direct and our bench came on, we looked a far more effective team."

The hosts took an early 15-0 lead but were pegged back by the Fijians after Nemani Nadolo touched down for a try, and the visitors frustrated England for large parts of the match.

England's next match is against Wales on Saturday, 26 September.

This clip first appeared on 5 live Sport on 18 September 2015.

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