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England have to beat Fiji – and a teenage try-scoring phenom could provide a vital lift

Steve Borthwick is under huge pressure as his side face a tricky test in Liverpool – though three debutants on the bench have been backed to provide

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, Winter Olympics and Hollywood legends

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa vs Georgia live: Springboks continue winning streak in emphatic fashion

South Africa 55-10 Georgia: Springboks continue to build momentum ahead of the Rugby Championship

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Abject Wales reignite old Six Nations debate after falling to new low

Defeat to Italy confirmed that Wales had fallen below Georgia in the world rankings, sparking debate over whether a relegation play-off should be added. But rugby is ignoring an obvious solution

The Independent UK

Sam Vesty: the unfashionable former Tiger leading Saints’ resurgence

Sam Vesty, one of the Premiership’s most vaunted coaches, is earning rave reviews for Saints’ swashbuckling style

The Guardian - UK

England have been waiting for France – it’s time to let the handbrake off

A team has been picked with Les Bleus in mind – opponents who have not won a Six Nations match in London since 2005

The Guardian - UK

Ellis Genge to lead England for first time with encouragement from early mentor

Owen Farrell’s demotion to the bench for the Guinness Six Nations title showdown at Twickenham has resulted in Genge being installed as captain.

The Independent UK

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Ellis Genge in line for England captaincy with Steve Borthwick set to drop Owen Farrell

Ellis Genge, who was the triumphant captain under Steve Borthwick at Leicester, has long been a leader of this England team and he is now set to take over from Owen Farrell

Daily Mirror

How shrewd England have transformed worst-ranked scrum under Steve Borthwick

The set-piece has quickly become a strength for new-look Red Rose after dismal autumn campaign

Evening Standard

Today's rugby news as Sam Warburton makes radical suggestion of what must happen now to sort out Welsh rugby mess

These are the rugby stories making headlines across Wales and beyond on Friday February 17

Wales Online

England turn to referees for help with ‘reckless’ scrum

England won just 85 per cent of their scrums last season and have received feedback from leading referees

The Independent UK

Today's rugby news as Wales players set out demands in heated meeting and international goes public on 'lack of respect'

The latest rugby stories and headlines from Wales and the wider world

Wales Online

England’s Richard Cockerill feels Wales could be galvanised by off-field issues

Welsh professional rugby has been hit by a contracts freeze.

The Independent UK

England forwards coach Richard Cockerill laughs off calls to outlaw the maul

England scored three tries through driving mauls in Saturday’s victory over Italy.

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Evening Standard

Six Nations: Wales strike threat could galvanise team to beat England, warns Richard Cockerill

Richard Cockerill has warned England to beware a Wales team bonded closer together by the threat of strike action.

The Guardian - UK

England and Borthwick seek advice from referees over ‘reckless’ scrum

England’s coaches have sought advice from some of the world’s leading referees including Wayne Barnes and Joël Jutge to rectify their ‘reckless’ scrum

Daily Mirror

Welsh legend Jonathan Davies slams “shambolic” episode amid Six Nations strike threat

Wales stars could go on strike forcing their Six Nations fixture against England to be cancelled after the WRU suspended handing out new contracts resulting in an uncertain future for players

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Rees-Zammit to finally play and star says there are more important things than representing Wales

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The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes could return for England against Wales despite lack of game time

Concussion, glute and calf problems have limited him to only 170 minutes of rugby for his club Northampton this season

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes set for quick-fire England return in major Six Nations boost ahead of Wales trip

Vice-captain closing in on long-awaited return

Wales Online

Meet Duhan van der Merwe, the 'most dangerous winger in the world' who has Wales in his sights after England wonder try

We get the lowdown on the Scotland and Lions wing who has earned comparisons with the great Jonah Lomu

The Independent UK

Richard Wigglesworth to join England coaching team after Richard Cockerill steps down

Another former Leicester colleague, Aled Walters, will also join back up with the England head coach at the end of the season

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones' last remaining England assistant to leave role after Six Nations

The final remnant of Eddie Jones' England coaching staff will move on after the conclusion of the Six Nations, with Richard Cockerill set for a move to France later this year

Evening Standard

England target Ian Peel as new scrum coach after Six Nations as Richard Cockerill joins Montpellier

Steve Borthwick has sights on long-term target as coaching upheaval continues

The Independent UK

England coach Richard Cockerill to step down after Six Nations

Cockerill is the only coaching survivor from the Jones era after Matt Proudfoot, Brett Hodgson and Martin Gleeson departed

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