Rugby World Cup: Dan Carter's giant warning for England

Nemani Nadolo of Fiji runs with the ball during the pre-Rugby World Cup International Friendly match between Fiji and Canada. Photo / Getty

Dan Carter has a warning for the England rugby team - beware of Nemani Nadolo.

The Fiji winger is set to cause havoc in the tomorrow's Rugby World Cup opener at Twickenham, according to his Crusaders teammate.

Carter says the 127kg, 196cm winger has the skills and size to made a big impact at the tournament.

"Nadolo is bit of a freak. He's a huge man, but is also very skilful. He's a quality player and one to watch," Carter," told PA Sport.

"He's a proud Fijian and will be a real threat at this World Cup, not just against England, but against all the teams who Fiji face.

"Nadolo has this funny Australian accent which you wouldn't really expect from a Fijian.

"He's an absolute top bloke, very genuine and down to earth. He's typical Fijian - a relaxed character who enjoys himself and doesn't take life too seriously.

"Fiji could potentially cause an upset because they're a strong side."

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Opta facts - England v Fiji

- These sides have met five times in Test rugby, with England winning by at least 13 points on each occasion.

- Twickenham was the venue for the only previous World Cup meeting between the sides, with England running out 45-24 winners in 1999.

- This will be the second time England have featured in the opening game of a World Cup after they played in the first game of the 1991 edition, losing on that occasion to New Zealand.

- England lost their first ever Rugby World Cup game in 1987 (v Australia) and their opening game in 1991 (v New Zealand) but have won their first fixture in each of the five World Cups since then.

- Fiji have won their opening game at the last two World Cups and have won four of their six openers in total.

- England have scored a try in each of their last five World Cup games, but have never managed a try in six consecutive games in the competition.

- England are on a run of seven straight victories at Twickenham, their best run of its kind since a run of 22 home wins between 1999 and 2003, with their last game of this run coming just prior to the 2003 World Cup in Australia which they eventually won.

-England have scored two or more tries in each of their last 10 Twickenham Tests and have scored a try in each of their last 14 at HQ.

- England are one of five nations yet to taste defeat against Fiji along with France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.

- Fiji have scored at least three tries in each of their last seven Tests.