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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 · Sep 21, 2023

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 · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 18, 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

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 · Sep 11, 2023

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 Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

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 · Sep 8, 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 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

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023