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England 34-12 Japan: player ratings from the Rugby World Cup

Ben Earl impressed again for England but few in the backline were able to shine against a determined Japan side

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Joe Marler uses his head to spare England’s blushes after error-strewn performance against Japan

England 34-12 Japan: England escaped with a bonus-point victory but late tries could not hide the flaws apparent

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Energiser Ben Earl stands out to leave England ‘buzzing’ after Argentina win

The flanker led an intense defensive effort as Steve Borthwick’s side showed they are alive – and kicking – at this World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

England player ratings vs Argentina: Ford fantastic as Lawes sets tone and Itoje recaptures best form

Manu Tuilagi and Ben Earl among Steve Borthwick’s other top performers on a momentous night in Marseille

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023

England 27-10 Argentina: player ratings from the Rugby World Cup

George Ford, Jamie George and Ben Earl were exceptional as England began their Rugby World Cup with a bang

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023

England 27-10 Argentina: George Ford leads 14 men to dominant World Cup win after Tom Curry sees red

Steve Borthwick’s spirited and resilient side deliver a muscular Marseille masterclass to get up and running in Pool D

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023

George Ford plays the pragmatist as England finally come to the boil in Marseille cauldron

England 27-10 Argentina: Steve Borthwick’s side survived Tom Curry’s early sending off as their fly half kicked them to a faith-restoring victory

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina

The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Steve Borthwick insists England have been written off too early ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Red Rose at a very low ebb but all that would change with a strong showing in France

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023