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Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.

The Independent UK

England vs Wales: Owen Farrell returns to line-up as Henry Arundell given chance to impress

Owen Farrell will captain a potent England team to face Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, with Henry Arundell starting on the wing.

Evening Standard

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

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Steve Borthwick: Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence can forge effective partnership

Other centre options in the 33-man World Cup squad named by Borthwick on Monday are Joe Marchant and Elliot Daily.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell: Favourites or underdogs, England can handle World Cup pressure

England have a Rugby World Cup hierarchy complex: the underdogs every opponent will treat like a favourite.

Evening Standard

‘Fittest-ever’ Vunipola can give England World Cup power, says Steve Borthwick

Billy Vunipola is ‘very close’ to facing Wales after being out since April while Owen Farrell said: ‘If we’re under the radar, we’ll use it to our advantage’

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick avoids grand statements but England’s Rugby World Cup squad offers clues

There are plenty of questions for England to answer ahead of the World Cup but the 33-man squad is now decided

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Owen Farrell says England will use any World Cup expectations ‘to our advantage’

Skipper Farrell will lead a squad containing 16 World Cup newcomers.

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.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick confident over Billy Vunipola fitness as England head coach explains Rugby World Cup squad

Vunipola made the 33-man squad as Alex Dombrandt was left out by Borthwick

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

Henry Slade set to miss out on Rugby World Cup spot as England squad announcement looms

Henry Slade is set to be a big omission when England name their Rugby World Cup squad tomorrow.

Evening Standard

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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 Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for World Cup spot with Steve Borthwick keen on fly-half depth

Owen Farrell and George Ford are also expected to be in England’s 33-man squad when it is announced on Monday.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith given last chance to shine in England shirt ahead of Rugby World Cup

Smith will start at fly-half against Wales on Saturday ahead of Steve Borthwick naming his World Cup squad on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith set to be included in England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Marcus Smith is set to be included in England’s final World Cup squad after Steve Borthwick revealed he feels the need to select three fly-halves for the tournament

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Evening Standard

England team vs Wales: Stage set for Marcus Smith’s World Cup audition

Marcus Smith will have a big chance to state his World Cup selection case when starting at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up Test against Wales in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Dylan Hartley backs Owen Farrell as England’s fly-half for World Cup

Farrell is competing with George Ford and Marcus Smith for the role of chief conductor with the alternative option to pick him at inside centre.

The Guardian - UK

The final countdown: the big question marks before the Rugby World Cup

With a month of warmup Tests looming, significant unanswered questions hang over several nations

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell back to his best and born to be England captain, says Max Malins

Captain Owen Farrell has already proved himself as England’s full World Cup package, in the eyes of squad mate Max Malins and other Red Rose peers.

The Independent UK

Max Malins says England’s attacking issues not down to coaching turnover

Richard Wigglesworth has been tasked with getting England’s attack to fire in time for the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

George Ford: ‘The way England play is simple – that’s a massive positive’

Fly-half reveals the video analysis sessions that are helping Steve Borthwick’s squad keep up with game’s latest trends

The Independent UK

On this day in 2017: Owen Farrell secures series draw for Lions in New Zealand

The British and Irish Lions and the All Blacks produced a gripping three-Test series.

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