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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick valuing England versatility with Elliot Daly set for World Cup starting audition

Cast into the Test wilderness by Eddie Jones, the Saracens favourite could now have a major role to play in France

Evening Standard

Borthwick puts faith in Saracens spine as England aim for redemption

England coach, who can ill-afford to lose to Wales in next World Cup warm-up, knows the impact a Saracens core can have

The Guardian - UK

Topsy Ojo column: Billy Vunipola as England’s only World Cup No8 puts big demands on team-mates

Harlequins star Alex Dombrandt was the biggest omission from Steve Borthwick’s final 33-man cut, argues London Irish legend

Evening Standard

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Caution will not win this World Cup: England need to find attacking fluency

The pressure is growing on Steve Borthwick to get more out of the crowd-pleasing talents that undoubtedly exist within his squad

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick brushes off Warren Gatland’s England fitness jibe

The England coach did not rise to the barb of Wales being too fit for his side, as he said that ‘incredible’ Henry Arundell can be a game-breaker at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’

Arundell will make his second Test start against Wales as England continue their World Cup preparations.

The Independent UK

England: Steve Borthwick issues withering dismissal of Warren Gatland’s fitness claims

Steve Borthwick has offered a withering dismissal of Warren Gatland’s criticism of the England Test team’s fitness levels.

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Billy Vunipola to start for England in World Cup warm-up against Wales

The No 8 Billy Vunipola has been named to start in England’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.

The Independent UK

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

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

England and Wales do battle once again today in another Rugby World Cup warm-up clash.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick: Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence can forge effective partnership

Other centre options in the 33-man World Cup squad named by Borthwick on Monday are Joe Marchant and Elliot Daily.

The Independent UK

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

Ben Earl: Determination finally pays dividends with Rugby World Cup call

Now that he has dispatched the elephant in the room, Ben Earl will chase a Rugby World Cup starting berth.

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England: How Billy Vunipola pulled off six-month charm offensive to win Rugby World Cup spot

Billy Vunipola launched a six-month charm offensive to win Steve Borthwick round and earn Rugby World Cup selection.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell: Favourites or underdogs, England can handle World Cup pressure

England have a Rugby World Cup hierarchy complex: the underdogs every opponent will treat like a favourite.

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s World Cup squad short on fizz and leaning on England’s past

The omission of Henry Slade tells its own story although Henry Arundell will be on hand to supply a surge of electricity

The Guardian - UK

‘Fittest-ever’ Vunipola can give England World Cup power, says Steve Borthwick

Billy Vunipola is ‘very close’ to facing Wales after being out since April while Owen Farrell said: ‘If we’re under the radar, we’ll use it to our advantage’

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The Independent UK

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

Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England

The World Cup countdown continues at Twickenham on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side out for revenge.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick avoids grand statements but England’s Rugby World Cup squad offers clues

There are plenty of questions for England to answer ahead of the World Cup but the 33-man squad is now decided

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell says England will use any World Cup expectations ‘to our advantage’

Skipper Farrell will lead a squad containing 16 World Cup newcomers.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick defends World Cup selection with Billy Vunipola ‘in great shape’

Alex Dombrandt and Henry Slade are among the players to miss out.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick confident over Billy Vunipola fitness as England head coach explains Rugby World Cup squad

Vunipola made the 33-man squad as Alex Dombrandt was left out by Borthwick

The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup squad hits and misses

Steve Borthwick’s 33-player squad has thrown up its share of surprises.

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