The Latest Breaking News from Ollie Chessum

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

Ollie Chessum: I feared Rugby World Cup dream was over after freak ankle injury

The lock’s foot “wasn’t where it was supposed to be” after dislocating his ankle in England training back in March

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Ollie Chessum determined to repay faith for England after comeback from injury

Ollie Chessum suffered a serious ankle injury while training in March but the forward was still selected for the World Cup squad despite his lengthy absence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

George Ford starts at fly half while Courtney Lawes captains England in Dublin

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Billy Vunipola starts as Steve Borthwick recalls big guns for second England warm-up clash with Wales

The number eight is set to feature for the first time this year in a side captained by Saracens teammate Owen Farrell

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Handré Pollard and Lukhanyo Am out of injury-hit South Africa World Cup squad

The world champions, South Africa, will have to launch the defence of their title in France without a clutch of high-profile players

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad

The 30-year-old Saracen has been out of action since April because of two knee operations.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Henry Slade stunningly left out as England name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad

Steve Borthwick has announced his squad for France as the Red Rose look to bounce back from a poor Six Nations campaign

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023

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 · Aug 7, 2023