Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023
England vs Fiji: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today England face Fiji at Twickenham in their final World Cup warm-up match. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
England ‘so far away’ from looking like winning the Rugby World Cup, says Lawrence Dallaglio Red Rose avoided all out crisis last weekend but problems remain Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023
Farrell’s recklessness leaves England searching for clarity and composure Captain’s likely absence from start of World Cup highlights a weary familiarity hanging over team showing no sense of momentum The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023
England 19-17 Wales: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened England rally to win despite going down to 12 men thanks to a Maro Itoje try, but Own Farrell sees red and could miss the start of the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023
England vs Wales live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series clash The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
We’re on the edge of something – Ben Earl says England out to show true colours England take on Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Jamie George ‘gutted’ as Ben Earl avoids unwanted England record against Wales Sarries flanker makes first start as Steve Borthwick turns to the heavy hitters Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023
England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’ Arundell will make his second Test start against Wales as England continue their World Cup preparations. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Billy Vunipola to start for England in World Cup warm-up against Wales The No 8 Billy Vunipola has been named to start in England’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday The Guardian - UK · 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
Ben Earl: Determination finally pays dividends with Rugby World Cup call Now that he has dispatched the elephant in the room, Ben Earl will chase a Rugby World Cup starting berth. Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad The 30-year-old Saracen has been out of action since April because of two knee operations. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 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
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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023 Henry Slade set to be biggest omission from England World Cup squad The England coach Steve Borthwick is set to drop the skilful Exeter centre Henry Slade, with Alex Dombrandt and Tom Willis also likely to miss out
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 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
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023 England stars set for final Rugby World Cup auditions as Steve Borthwick prepares squad England's last World Cup selection meeting will have reached its very final throes if Steve Borthwick finds himself on a late-night walk around Cardiff tomorrow.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Steve Borthwick knows cohesion is key for England but flair must flourish too The presence of so many past and present Saracens and Leicester players should aid clarity but World Cup squad also needs the dash of Smith and Arundell
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023 Rugby World Cup: England have balancing act to profit from back-row riches Sam Underhill has not played Test rugby for a full year, and yet his omission from England's World Cup training camp sent shockwaves through the squad.
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023 Ben Earl inspired by Vincent Kompany visit to England’s World Cup camp Burnley boss made a real impression with a speech to Steve Borthwick’s squad at Pennyhill Park in lead-up to France trip
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023 Earl embraces Kompany’s intensity with Rugby World Cup target in sight Vincent Kompany’s presentation to England’s rugby squad offered valuable insight with Ben Earl intent on securing his place in the World Cup squad
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 Ben Earl commends England coach Steve Borthwick’s tactful approach with squad Borthwick’s predecessor, Eddie Jones, regularly used Whatsapp to let players know who had been selected.