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Dan Cole stands test of time to help England move in new direction

Dan Cole’s loyalty to Steve Borthwick played a role in extending his international career and he is thriving in England’s young squad at 36

The Guardian - UK

Evolution, not revolution, is Borthwick’s mantra with Six Nations looming

Naming the 33-year-old Jamie George as captain and calling up the 24-year-old Ethan Roots sum up the England coach’s philosophy

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George set to be named England captain in new-look Six Nations squad

The Saracens hooker is the frontrunner for the role ahead of Ellis Genge and George Ford with the captain, Owen Farrell, now unavailable

The Guardian - UK

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If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders

The fly half will miss the Six Nations to prioritise his mental wellbeing

The Independent UK

Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run

Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season.

Evening Standard

Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens

Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell

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RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes

The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes rules out England retirement U-turn but is open to final Lions tour

Steve Borthwick could be facing a back-row selection crisis for the Six Nations in 2024

Evening Standard

Lawes rules out England return but would play for British & Irish Lions

Courtney Lawes may have retired from international duty with England but he would play for the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025 if asked

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out

England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation

The Guardian - UK

England seek evolution not revolution behind six leaders after encouraging World Cup

A number of talented young players give England optimism, but a few problem positions will concern Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick grows and Ben Earl stars as England defy World Cup expectations

Until they hit a Springbok-shaped roadblock, England were the only semi-final side with an unbeaten record.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes: Why all-action hero will go down as one of England's very best

A lineout natural, destructive tackler and breakdown master, retiring lock has been a fiend on the field but a friend to all off it

Evening Standard

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Ben Youngs to retire from Test rugby after World Cup as scrum-half ends record-breaking England career

The scrum-half will earn his 127th cap in the third-place play-off against Argentina on Friday night

The Guardian - UK

No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen

New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final

Evening Standard

England Rugby World Cup player ratings: Ben Earl steals the show as Marcus Smith dazzles in new role

Courtney Lawes enjoys a memorable international swan song but Billy Vunipola fails to impress

The Independent UK

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

There was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick.

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The Independent UK

End of an era? England squad set for major change after Rugby World Cup exit

Steve Borthwick will set about creating a new-look England squad for 2027, but who will be there and who will miss out?

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick plotting England evolution not revolution after World Cup resurgence

There won't be a totally new start at Twickenham despite the looming retirements of several senior players

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

34-year-old will continue his club career with Northampton Saints

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends

The 34-year-old’s bid to end his international career on a high was cruelly ended by South Africa.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after World Cup: ‘It’s time’

The forward is England’s fifth most-capped male player of all-time

The Guardian - UK

England restore faith but World Cup near miss signals the end of an era

England delivered their most committed performance for four years in their semi-final near miss but more flexibility is needed to overcome the best

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes to end England playing career after Rugby World Cup

Courtney Lawes has admitted the World Cup defeat by South Africa marks the end of an era after confirming his intentions to retire from England duty

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