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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 · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 6, 2023