England name World Cup squad, May and Mitchell make cut
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.
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England's coaches struggling for answers as World Cup looms
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.
Earl takes over as England No.8 from Vunipola
LONDON : Ben Earl will play at the back of the scrum and George Ford will continue at flyhalf as England size up their options without suspended Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola in their final World Cup warm-up test against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
England v Wales live score updates, free TV channel and team line-ups
England and Wales lock horns for a second consecutive week in the Rugby World Cup warm-up matches.
England pick Arundell as Borthwick seeks more energy in attack
Wing Henry Arundell has overcome a hamstring injury to start for England in their Rugby World Cup warm-up re-match with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick searches for the right attacking formula for his side.
England Rugby World Cup squad announcement: Steve Borthwick names 33-man party
England head coach Steve Borthwick named his Rugby World Cup squad today.
Sam Underhill and Bevan Rodd are cut from Steve Borthwick's England training squad as 2023 Rugby World Cup looms
England have cut Bath flanker Sam Underhill and Sale prop Bevan Rodd from their World Cup training squad. Borthwick has trimmed his squad from 41 to 39 players as England step up their preparations for the World Cup in France which gets underway on September 8. Ad Underhill was one of England's key players in their run to the 2019 final, but has struggled with injuries since and faced heavy competition along the back row.
Joe Marler reveals ‘weird encounter’ with Steve Borthwick over England hopes
Joe Marler has revealed he was convinced to chase his World Cup dream again by looking England head coach Steve Borthwick “in the eye” to determine whether he was a “liar”.