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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

England Rugby World Cup squad predictions: Who will make Steve Borthwick’s team?

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After a sloppy performance in defeat against Wales,Steve Borthwick and the rest of the England coaching staff convened in a Cardiff hotel on Saturday evening to choose their final 33-player squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Borthwick has elected to name his selection early, three weeks ahead of the deadline, to give his players clarity and time to build cohesion ahead of the tournament, with England lagging behind many of the world’s best sides.

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