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Marcus Smith set for full-back role in England’s World Cup quarter-final

Owen Farrell is expected to start at fly-half ahead of George Ford.

The Independent UK

Fiji vow to ‘shock the world’ by landing World Cup knockout blow on England

Boosted by wins over Australia and England this year, Fiji believe they can put rugby’s tier-one nations ‘to sleep’, says their forwards coach, Graham Dewes

The Guardian - UK

England vs Fiji: Marcus Smith at full-back would be Steve Borthwick’s boldest selection gamble

Brave decision could revitalise a stalled attack in Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but it is certainly not without risk

Evening Standard

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Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom

Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa

The Independent UK

Smith or Steward? Panache may trump power at full-back if England meet Fiji

Fly-half’s display at No 15 against Chile gives Steve Borthwick options depending on who awaits England in the last eight

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith and Henry Arundell state England case as Steve Borthwick faces big decisions

England now have genuine options as they try to find the best attacking configuration with quarter-finals looming

Evening Standard

England see Marcus Smith as genuine full-back option at Rugby World Cup after Chile heroics

Freddie Steward now has a ‘viable’ rival for the No15 jersey after fly-half steals the show in new position

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Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth

Smith excelled in the role against Chile.

The Independent UK

England 71-0 Chile: Henry Arundell equals record with five-try haul in huge Rugby World Cup win

Marcus Smith also stars from full-back as Steve Borthwick’s much-changed side run in 11 tries to stay perfect in Pool D

Evening Standard

Topsy Ojo column: England back-row battle looms at World Cup as Ben Earl excels

Steve Borthwick’s much-changed side will stick with the kicking game against Chile as fringe players get their chance to impress

Evening Standard

Start for Marcus Smith against Chile is no guarantee for rest of World Cup

Owen Farrell’s return from suspension means Marcus Smith playing at full-back, where the 24-year-old is still hoping to wield his influence

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith backed to shine at full-back as England tackle unfancied Chile

Smith will make his first start in the number 15 jersey in Saturday’s clash.

The Independent UK

Why are England kicking so much at the Rugby World Cup?

England’s kick pressure strategy may be unpopular with some supporters but appears to be here to stay

The Independent UK

England: Two wins from two but shortcomings laid bare ahead of tougher Rugby World Cup tests

Jamie George wheeled round as England went for the jugular in Japan's 22, only to be smacked in the face by Ben Earl's bullet pass.

Evening Standard

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Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

Evening Standard

England vs Japan player ratings: Ben Earl dominant as returning Billy Vunipola delivers smart cameo

England made it two wins from two at the Rugby World Cup by seeing off Japan on Sunday evening.

Evening Standard

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas

England opened their World Cup campaign with a 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday, despite playing 77 minutes with 14 men.

The Independent UK

How Kevin Sinfield inspired England’s defensive turnaround against Argentina

The England defence coach oversaw a significant improvement from the warm-up defeat by Fiji

The Guardian - UK

Sinfield gave England players ‘a bit of a rocket’ to spark World Cup heroics

Two weeks with their defence coach has made all the difference for an England side that impressed against Argentina

The Independent UK

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

The Independent UK

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

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

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