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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

Simione Kuruvoli delivered the decisive blow to wrap up a historic victory.

The Independent UK

Borthwick’s England sink to new lows with first Test defeat to resilient Fiji

England’s poor form continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in six Tests with a 22-30 loss to Fiji

The Guardian - UK

England 22-30 Fiji: Historic defeat leaves Red Rose in dismal shape for Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick’s team in crisis after hapless performance in final warm-up match

Evening Standard

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How to watch England vs Fiji: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

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

The Independent UK

England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick praying final World Cup test does not add to his horror-story week

Steve Borthwick keeps a meticulous journal for each Rugby World Cup he attends, as either player or coach. His diary for 2023 most likely already reads like a Stephen King novel.

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps

The 34-year-old back row warrior has shown tenacity to overcome a host of significant injuries.

The Independent UK

Despite the gloom, England can still go far at the World Cup – if they attack more

Performances have been poor, but if Steve Borthwick’s side play with more creativity they can take advantage of a kind draw

The Guardian - UK

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OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans

Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done?

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield says England’s pre-World Cup setbacks are bringing squad together

Injury has cost Anthony Watson and Jack van Poortvliet their World Cup places, while Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are banned for the opener.

The Independent UK

England have never been less prepared as they face final Rugby World Cup warm-up

England find themselves in a mess with just one warm-up game against Fiji remaining

The Independent UK

England handed fresh Rugby World Cup injury blow as Elliot Daly a doubt for Argentina opener

England's Rugby World Cup plans have suffered yet another blow, with Elliot Daly facing a race to be fit for their opener against Argentina amid a mounting injury and availability crisis.

Evening Standard

Sinckler injury adds to England crisis but Lawes denies any cracks in team

England prop is understood to have a chest problem with Leicester’s Joe Heyes training with the squad as a potential back-up as the Rugby World Cup looms

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points

England have injuries, suspensions and a lack of form heading into the World Cup.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

England reeling from loss of Anthony Watson in troubled World Cup build-up

Steve Borthwick said a complaint was being lodged with World Rugby over the disciplinary process that resulted in a four-match ban for Owen Farrell.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup is a recipe for disaster unless England’s toothless attack finds bite

Steve Borthwick yet to convince ahead of must-win Fiji warm-up

Evening Standard

England suffer double Rugby World Cup injury blow with Anthony Watson ruled out

Beleaguered England’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been dealt yet another blow with key winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.

The Independent UK

England wing Anthony Watson ruled out of World Cup with calf injury

Watson sustained the damage in Saturday’s 29-10 rout by Ireland and has been replaced in the squad by Jonny May.

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The Independent UK

England suffer another major World Cup blow as Anthony Watson ruled out of tournament

Watson has suffered a calf injury

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup as England injuries mount

Steve Borthwick is having to rip up his plans for France 2023 with Anthony Watson the latest England injury casualty

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s unconvincing England a result of RFU’s botched plan

Head coach’s succession to Eddie Jones now looks like a hospital pass from the sport’s governing body as the World Cup looms

The Independent UK

The key questions as England prepare for their World Cup campaign

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended.

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

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