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MARSEILLE, France : England flanker Tom Curry has been picked for their World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday despite not playing any rugby since suffering a hamstring injury in May, while there was also a surprise start for scrumhalf Alex Mitchell.
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina, wary of red cards and mindful of how crucial it can be to win an opening match, have worked hard to ensure a serious error does not mar their chances at the World Cup in France.
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick named his 33-man squad for the World Cup on Sunday, with winger Jonny May coming in for Anthony Watson who was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
LONDON : England could scarcely be heading to the rugby World Cup in worse shape after a run of five defeats in six games which has left key players injured or suspended, raised questions about coach Steve Borthwick's approach and hit fans' morale.
AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the games:
LONDON :Wing Anthony Watson will miss the World Cup because of a calf injury in yet another blow to England’s hopes of success at the tournament in France.
England have suffered a fresh blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after Anthony Watson was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury on Thursday.
England's troubled build-up to the World Cup continued with the news that Anthony Watson will miss the entire tournament because of a calf problem.