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England set to unleash Marcus Smith experiment against Chile in Rugby World Cup

Smith has filled the full-back position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

Smith has filled the position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set to start at full-back for England as Owen Farrell returns

George Ford is set to drop to the bench and be replaced by Owen Farrell at fly-half against Chile, while Marcus Smith likely to play No 15 for the first time in his career

The Guardian - UK

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England vs Chile: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England are back in Rugby World Cup action this afternoon as they take on Chile in Lille.

Evening Standard

England ‘working hard to fix attack’ after patchy start to Rugby World Cup, says Richard Wigglesworth

Richard Wigglesworth has admitted that England are not happy with their attacking game at the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Borthwick’s Chile conundrum: Farrell, Ford or Smith, or all three?

With Owen Farrell available for selection again, England’s coaching staff have a tricky decision to make this week

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Ludlam urges booing fans to keep the faith after England’s win over Japan

Early in the third quarter supporters groaned when Alex Mitchell booted the ball dead and the jeering grew in volume when the kicking continued.

The Independent UK

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England: Two wins from two but shortcomings laid bare ahead of tougher Rugby World Cup tests

Jamie George wheeled round as England went for the jugular in Japan's 22, only to be smacked in the face by Ben Earl's bullet pass.

Evening Standard

George Ford hopes drop-goal work with Jonny Wilkinson can be a World Cup weapon

Ford landed three drop-goals as England opened the tournament with a 27-10 rout of Argentina in Marseille last Saturday.

The Independent UK

George Ford’s long-hanging, grass-finding kicks can leave Japan chasing shadows

With Ford, Owen Farrell and the attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on song together, England have a trio who can lay down a winning strategy

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions

Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby silence on red card inconsistency after Tom Curry sending off

The England head coach was carefully critical of the lack of transparency over the World Cup officiating so far

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

The England head coach aired his frustration on Friday.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup

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Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: England must be clever to get best from Billy Vunipola again

Steve Borthwick must be intelligent with his use of the returning No8 to prevent a target being placed on his back

The Independent UK

I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield

Tom Curry’s early dismissal at the weekend followed hot on the heels of Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola incidents last month.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup

Just one round of matches gone and already the bungling blazerati of World Rugby are looking like complete and utter prats.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry ban: How many games will England star miss after red card vs Argentina?

Curry will face an independent judicial committee on 12 September after he was shown a red card in England Rugby World Cup opener

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The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan

England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England go back to the future as Tuilagi thrives and fantastic Ford ignites Farrell debate

Fly-half takes deserved plaudits for a stunning display against Argentina but Sale team-mate sets the tone with his sheer physicality

Evening Standard

Tom Curry: Date set for disciplinary hearing over Rugby World Cup red card

Tom Curry will discover his Rugby World Cup fate in a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night following his red card against Argentina.

The Independent UK

George Ford had Danny Care in sights as he booted England to victory

Ford scored three drop goals and six penalties.

Evening Standard

George Ford: Drop goals can be ‘great weapon’ for England at the Rugby World Cup

The Sale fly-half produced three in seven first-half minutes and also added six penalties to steer Steve Borthwick’s side to a massive Pool D triumph in Marseille

The Guardian - UK

England prove there is beauty in winning the Borthwick way

Coach is booed before kick-off but team deliver a win against the odds and no one will want to play them

The Guardian - UK

George Ford drives 14-man England to heroic World Cup win over Argentina

George Ford kicked 27 points as England overcame the early dismissal of Tom Curry to begin their campaign with a stunning 27-10 win over Argentina

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