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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 · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 10, 2023

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 8, 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

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023

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 · Aug 8, 2023

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023

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 · Aug 8, 2023

‘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’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023