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Some major twists and turns could still occur during the final weekend of pool stage competition in France

France 60-7 Italy: Les Bleus reach the quarter-finals with their biggest ever win over Italy

New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay: The All Blacks are through to a World Cup quarter-final after thrashing Los Teros

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

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A fixture

Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

England play Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup Pool D match in Lille today.