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Nick Purewal

Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes

Courtney Lawes will skipper England on his 100th cap as Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence form a blockbuster midfield combination for Saturday’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up clash against Fiji.

Powerhouse Northampton forward Lawes will be the front-runner to captain England in their first two World Cup matches, with squad skipper Owen Farrell suspended.

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