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Steve Borthwick’s England masterplan in a blur as World Cup rivals sense upset

Suspensions, injuries and a stymied attack: Argentina in France next month, or even Fiji on Saturday, will be scenting a real opportunity

The Guardian - UK

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

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

Evening Standard

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Ireland vs England: Owen Farrell conspicuous by absence as George Ford and Marcus Smith prepare for audition

Circus around red card has dominated build-up

Evening Standard

England to give Owen Farrell every World Cup chance even with potential ban

England will do their utmost to stick by Owen Farrell even if the captain misses a clutch of Rugby World Cup matches through suspension.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick confident England can cope if Owen Farrell gets World Cup ban

Owen Farrell faces possible six-match ban for his Wales red card but England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We are blessed with three world-class fly-halves’

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup

The number eight will not be involved in World Cup warm-ups.

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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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

England hopefuls fluff their lines. Steve Borthwick needs a new script

Wales have some wind in their sails after Cardiff victory but time is running out for visitors to find a winning formula

The Guardian - UK

Wales show vim, vigour and verve as Steve Borthwick’s England left deflated

Wales beat England 20-9 in the Rugby World Cup warm-up in Cardiff, leaving Steve Borthwick with much to ponder

The Guardian - UK

Dismal England left reeling by Wales in Rugby World Cup warm-up

Wales 20-9 England: Steve Borthwick was given plenty to ponder less than 48 hours before he names his World Cup squad

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The Guardian - UK

England and Wales search for signs of progress with World Cup on horizon

Neither side had a good Six Nations but coaches Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland both respond well to pressure

The Independent UK

Wales vs England live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK

England and Wales ready for pre-World Cup battle with ‘an elephant in the room’

The tournament in France is a month away, with the first World Cup squads, including England’s, to be named on Monday

The Independent UK

Talking points as Wales host England in World Cup warm-up

Cardiff clash sees World Cup preparations stepped up.

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Evening Standard

Marcus Smith set to make England’s Rugby World Cup squad after big Steve Borthwick hint

Steve Borthwick has given the clearest indication yet that Marcus Smith will go to the Rugby World Cup by confirming he will take three fly-halves to France.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for World Cup spot with Steve Borthwick keen on fly-half depth

Owen Farrell and George Ford are also expected to be in England’s 33-man squad when it is announced on Monday.

Evening Standard

Wales vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Preparation for the Rugby World Cup ramps up today with England taking on Wales in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith given last chance to shine in England shirt ahead of Rugby World Cup

Smith will start at fly-half against Wales on Saturday ahead of Steve Borthwick naming his World Cup squad on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith set to be included in England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Marcus Smith is set to be included in England’s final World Cup squad after Steve Borthwick revealed he feels the need to select three fly-halves for the tournament

Evening Standard

England team vs Wales: Stage set for Marcus Smith’s World Cup audition

Marcus Smith will have a big chance to state his World Cup selection case when starting at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up Test against Wales in Cardiff.

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