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Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup

England have gone into freefall following a run of five defeats in six Tests.

The Independent UK

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

The Independent UK

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England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina

Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury.

The Independent UK

England to name Alex Mitchell as shock scrum-half for opener with Argentina

Alex Mitchell is expected to make a shock start at scrum-half in England’s World Cup opener against Argentina as Steve Borthwick seeks to up the tempo

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry will start World Cup opener as England aim to fix leaky defence

The 25-year-old back-rower, yet to appear for England under Steve Borthwick, is expected to start against Argentina after recovering from an ankle injury

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry in contention to start England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Curry missed all four warm-up Tests after spraining the joint during training in early August, but is in line to start if he has no setbacks.

The Independent UK

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England ready to throw Tom Curry in at deep end for Rugby World Cup opener

Kevin Sinfield talks up flanker’s return after three months out

Evening Standard

‘Competitive animals’ England chew over underdog tag for Argentina tie

Having arrived at their team base in northern France, the 2019 finalists are remaining upbeat about their upcoming World Cup campaign

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes adds to England’s World Cup worries before Argentina

Steve Borthwick already has several injuries in his squad building up to their World Cup opener, with Courtney Lawes ‘sore’ after a training session

The Guardian - UK

England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears

Steve Borthwick’s side are hoping to be have clean bill of health for next Saturday’s clash.

The Independent UK

England have never been less prepared as they face final Rugby World Cup warm-up

England find themselves in a mess with just one warm-up game against Fiji remaining

The Independent UK

Sinckler injury adds to England crisis but Lawes denies any cracks in team

England prop is understood to have a chest problem with Leicester’s Joe Heyes training with the squad as a potential back-up as the Rugby World Cup looms

The Guardian - UK

England reeling from loss of Anthony Watson in troubled World Cup build-up

Steve Borthwick said a complaint was being lodged with World Rugby over the disciplinary process that resulted in a four-match ban for Owen Farrell.

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The Independent UK

The key questions as England prepare for their World Cup campaign

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended.

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola starts as Steve Borthwick recalls big guns for second England warm-up clash with Wales

The number eight is set to feature for the first time this year in a side captained by Saracens teammate Owen Farrell

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad

The 30-year-old Saracen has been out of action since April because of two knee operations.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick defends World Cup selection with Billy Vunipola ‘in great shape’

Alex Dombrandt and Henry Slade are among the players to miss out.

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The Independent UK

Henry Slade stunningly left out as England name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad

Steve Borthwick has announced his squad for France as the Red Rose look to bounce back from a poor Six Nations campaign

The Guardian - UK

England announce Rugby World Cup squad with Slade and Dombrandt axed

Henry Slade has been left out of England’s World Cup squad with Steve Borthwick also omitting Alex Dombrandt and Joe Cokanasiga from his final 33

The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup squad predictions: Who will make Steve Borthwick’s team?

The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

Who’s on the plane? England Rugby World Cup squad prediction

The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick

The Guardian - UK

England’s Freddie Steward supports new TMO review system for red cards

The review system, where a referee can send a player to the sin-bin while a TMO decides whether to upgrade to a red card, will be used in Wales v England match

The Independent UK

England hoping Tom Curry will feature in World Cup build-up despite ankle issue

Curry sustained the injury in training this week and will be sidelined for up to a fortnight.

Evening Standard

‘Mature’ Tom Pearson can shine on England debut, says Kevin Sinfield

Kevin Sinfield has hailed Tom Pearson’s tunnel vision in setting aside his London Irish turbulence to earn an England debut.

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