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Daily Mirror
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Alex Spink

Steve Borthwick turns up heat on England as World Cup preparations reach 100 degrees

Steve Borthwick has turned the heat up on England’s Rugby World Cup preparations by having them train in Europe’s hottest spot.

Temperatures hit 104 degrees in northern Italy where the 41-man squad were put through their paces under a burning sun.

Borthwick’s job is to transform England from Six Nations also-rans to World Cup contenders in a matter of weeks.

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