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Ben Youngs ‘on the mend’ from heart surgery after collapsing during training session

England’s most-capped male player was diagnosed with a heart condition after a worrying incident

The Independent UK

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan

Youngs was Jones’ first choice scrum-half for the whole of his seven-year reign as England coach

The Independent UK

Five things to watch ahead of rugby’s summer kick-off

The Test summer gets underway in earnest with England in Japan and Wales taking on the Springboks at Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Jack van Poortvliet making up for lost time after World Cup injury woe

The Leicester scrum half is hoping to earn a place in England’s squad this summer after missing last year’s tournament

The Independent UK

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

England must evolve attack but talent gap fears pose Steve Borthwick problem

Red Rose boss may need to unearth several gems as looming retirements exacerbate selection shortfall

Evening Standard

Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England

Youngs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina.

The Independent UK

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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

England player ratings vs Argentina: Sam Underhill back with a bang but Marcus Smith struggles in new role

Tom Curry a class act after difficult week but it was a night of pure frustration for Henry Arundell

Evening Standard

England outlast Argentina in Rugby World Cup nail-biter to take bronze

Attack still not firing but a third-place finish represents huge progress under Steve Borthwick after dismal build-up

Evening Standard

England’s next generation produce mixed bag to claim Rugby World Cup bronze

England 26-23 Argentina: England emerged victorious from an entertaining encounter in Paris with the Pumas to secure third place

The Independent UK

Earl and Dan edge England to victory over Argentina in bronze final

Tries from Ben Earl and Theo Dan helped England edge to a 26-23 victory over Argentina in the bronze final at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Is England v Argentina on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Rugby World Cup bronze final

Everything you need to know ahead of the third place play-off

The Independent UK

England’s ‘surrogate uncle’ Ben Youngs ready to say goodbye to Test rugby

Youngs will win his 127th and final England cap in Friday’s third-place play-off against Argentina

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Ben Youngs ‘so content’ to sign off England career in bronze final at World Cup

England’s most capped men’s player with 126 appearances makes his first start of the tournament against Argentina at the Stade de France.

The Independent UK

Record appearance maker Ben Youngs set for England swansong against Argentina

Head coach Steve Borthwick called Youngs ‘a brilliant player and a fantastic team man’.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

Ben Youngs to end record-breaking England career after Rugby World Cup

Youngs will win his 127th and final England cap against Argentina

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Tom Curry starts as England reveal team to face Argentina

The flanker has received abuse after making an allegation that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur against him in England’s semi-final defeat

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

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Chile: Marcus Smith makes full-back statement with Henry Arundell razor sharp

Steve Borthwick has a number of selection headaches to contend with after Saturday’s 11-try thrashing in Lille

Evening Standard

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

Evening Standard

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

The Independent UK

Danny Care reveals the best gifts the England squad got each other

The newly formed tradition was introduced at the last World Cup as a team-building exercise for the squad

The Guardian - 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

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