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Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

The Independent UK

England omit Alex Mitchell from autumn squad due to neck injury

George Ford is also left out of the 36 as he battles a thigh issue.

The Independent UK

Northampton fight back to sink depleted Quins in rollercoaster clash

Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries as Northampton came from behind to beat Harlequins 33-29 at Franklin’s Gardens

The Guardian - UK

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Saints hang on for victory over Chiefs despite late Feyi-Waboso double

Northampton resisted a plucky final-quarter fightback from the young guns of Exeter Chiefs to get their title defence on track with a 30-24 win

The Guardian - UK

Ben Spencer inspires Bath’s fast start to get revenge over champions Saints

Ben Spencer was one of five Bath tryscorers in a statement 38-16 opening win for last term’s runners-up over champions Northampton

The Guardian - UK

Premiership gears up for new season with battle for eyeballs never greater

The days of clubs recruiting A-list overseas stars are long gone but the domestic game needs to target growth and widen the audience

The Guardian - UK

England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo

Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new.

The Independent UK

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Will Greenwood: Marcus Smith can tweak his game to be England’s best fly-half

The 25-year-old was criticised for failing to land a number of kicks in last weekend’s defeat to New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Borthwick urges ‘excellent’ Smith to bounce back in All Blacks finale

England head coach has backed the Harlequins fly-half to bounce back from his missed kicks which left the touring side one point short of a historic win

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith urges England to ‘show the best of themselves’ against New Zealand

The All Blacks will provide a gauge of just how far England’s attack has come.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith ready to become master of his own destiny at No 10 for England

Fly-half admits he is not the finished article, but he gets his chance to shine in the first Test against the All Blacks on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler recalled as England shuffle front row to face All Blacks

Bevan Rodd and Dan Cole are the men to make way for Saturday’s first Test in Dunedin.

The Independent UK

England plan same starting XV for New Zealand opener in drive for consistency

England are keen to name an unchanged starting line-up for the first Test against New Zealand with Marcus Smith set to stay at fly-half

The Guardian - UK

Japan vs England: Marcus Smith’s breakthrough, a golden wing pair at last and five things we learnt

Japan 17-52 England: An eight-try win was marred by Charlie Ewels’s dismissal late on in Tokyo

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Evening Standard

Marcus Smith dazzles as electric England thrash Japan in eight-try rout

Harlequins fly-half takes opportunity to cement his status as Steve Borthwick’s starting No10 before New Zealand series

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith shines as impressive England thrash Japan despite late sending off

Japan 17-52 England: The hosts were overwhelmed in their first match since Jones’ return to Tokyo

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith has golden chance to seize England fly-half job but punishing season takes toll

Rugby’s top stars will suffer from unnecessary and damaging burnout with too many games packed into a lengthy schedule

The Guardian - AU

Borthwick’s England vision taking shape as Marcus Smith gets leading role

Harlequins playmaker starts at fly-half in Japan while inclusions of Cunningham-South and Feyi-Waboso also excite

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The Independent UK

Eddie Jones’ mind games will not unsettle England against Japan – Jamie George

Jones’ seven-year Twickenham stewardship ended 18 months ago because of an ongoing decline in results and he is now back in charge of Japan.

The Guardian - UK

England in fine fettle to face rugby Everest: an odyssey in New Zealand

England’s forthcoming series against the All Blacks will mark the end of one era and usher in the next

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick throws down England fly-half challenge for summer tour amid leadership vow

Smiths Marcus and Fin will go head to head to start in Japan and New Zealand with George Ford and Owen Farrell both absent

The Independent UK

The key question facing Steve Borthwick set to shape England’s future

Fin and Marcus Smith look set to battle for No 10 with Borthwick intent on England playing at pace this summer

The Independent UK

England have no issues with taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on summer tour

The Lions forwards both told head coach Steve Borthwick they want to be part of the 36-man squad heading for Japan and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme is one of seven Saints included, while Curry makes the cut after overcoming injury

The Guardian - UK

Northampton and Bath prove they are the teams of today and tomorrow

Epic Premiership final suggested rugby union may be about to usher in a new order to follow that of Saracens and Exeter

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