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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

Topsy Ojo column: England must play for pride tonight after huge impact of Kevin Sinfield's motivation

Third-place finish at Rugby World Cup would be a fine return

Evening Standard

Curry ‘getting support’ after receiving threats following racial slur allegation

The England flanker was subjected to online abuse after the Mbonambi claim as World Rugby investigates an accusation against the South Africa hooker

The Guardian - UK

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England: Richard Wigglesworth hails Kevin Sinfield impact amid uncertainty over future

With Felix Jones joining after the World Cup, one of the pair could leave their role in the coming weeks

Evening Standard

England rally around Tom Curry amid Bongi Mbonambi racism investigation

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by the South Africa hooker in England’s semi-final defeat

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield calls on England to empty tanks against South Africa

England are the only unbeaten side left in the tournament.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield urges England to ‘rip into’ South Africa in World Cup semi-final

The England defence coach, who wants the players to avoid having ‘a load of regrets’, said: ‘I understand the challenge but don’t mind being written off’

The Guardian - UK

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England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final

Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa

Evening Standard

‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK

England must be ready for whatever ‘very, very smart’ Springboks throw at them, says Kevin Sinfield

The defence coach believes the days of ‘Churchillian speeches’ are gone – but insists the northern hemisphere’s last representatives will be fired up for their semi-final against South Africa

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith hailed after ‘face smashed’ as England consider his role for World Cup semi-final

The Harlequin is in contention to start England’s semi-final against South Africa, though Freddie Steward could also return

The Independent UK

England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back

Smith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield warns England not to get 'blown away' by scale of South Africa semi-final challenge

England are big underdogs going into Saturday's last-four clash against the defending champions

The Independent UK

World Cup has given Rob Burrow the rugby union bug – Kevin Sinfield

The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league team-mates have raised over £8million for motor neurone disease charities since Burrow’s diagnosis in 2019.

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield names ‘rugby union convert’ Rob Burrow his World Cup inspiration ahead of England quarter-final

Sinfield has raised more than £7million for Motor Neurone Disease causes in honour of his best friend Burrow

The Independent UK

England rewatch Fiji Twickenham defeat to ‘fuel the fire’ for World Cup showdown

Fiji stormed Twickenham 30-22 to claim their first ever victory over the red rose in August.

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League of their own: the cross-code converts thriving at Rugby World Cup

From Andy Farrell’s impressive Ireland to the impact of Shaun Edwards and Kevin Sinfield, the influence of rugby league in union’s global tournament is clear

The Independent UK

On this day in 2015: Kevin Sinfield has fairytale finish to rugby league career

Sinfield was Leeds’ matchwinner in the Super League Grand Final before he turned his attention to rugby union.

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham

England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost to the Islanders for the first time in eight meetings.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: Sam Underhill joins England squad as Jack Willis replacement

Bath flanker beats off competition from Tom Willis and Tom Pearson

Evening Standard

Fiji star Josua Tuisova misses son’s funeral to remain at Rugby World Cup

Josua Tuisova has missed the funeral of his seven-year-old son to stay at the Rugby World Cup with Fiji.

The Independent UK

I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

England have conceded one try in three World Cup matches – a far cry from Steve Borthwick’s first nine Tests when the line was breached 30 times.

Evening Standard

England back Antoine Dupont to make swift Rugby World Cup recovery after facial fracture

France talisman’s tournament is hanging in the balance after a serious injury suffered in the rout of Namibia

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