Steve Borthwick ‘delighted’ as England secure bronze in win over Argentina
Steve Borthwick signed off an encouraging World Cup after England edged Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to claim third place.
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Third place at Rugby World Cup proves England progress - Borthwick
Steve Borthwick signed off an encouraging World Cup after England edged Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to claim third place.
England resist Argentina fightback to claim third place
England held their nerve to overcome Argentina's determined fightback and finish the World Cup in third place with a tense 26-23 victory at the Stade de France.
Farrell admits England had to scrap their way to bronze medal
PARIS : England achieved their ambition of finishing the Rugby World Cup with a victory, and a medal, but captain Owen Farrell acknowledged they had to scrap their way to success in Friday's third place playoff against Argentina.
England's Youngs bows out content and proud after 127 caps
PARIS: Scrumhalf Ben Youngs will make his 127th and last appearance for England on Friday having decided to retire from international rugby after a remarkable career that has seen him perform under four coaches and appear in four World Cups over 13 years.
Different feel as England Argentina meet again in bronze final
PARIS : When England played Argentina on the first weekend of the Rugby World Cup they were coming off five defeats in six games with doubts swirling about their prospects, but when they meet again in the bronze final on Friday it is on a run of five wins in six games.
Online abuse of Curry unacceptable, says Farrell
PARIS : England flanker Tom Curry has been on the receiving end of relentless online abuse this week and captain Owen Farrell, usually a player who says the minimum in his media dealings, took to the microphone on Wednesday to say it was unacceptable.
New look for England as Arundell, Steward and Smith start v Argentina
PARIS : Henry Arundell and Freddie Steward will start on the wing for England in the bronze final against Argentina on Friday, with Marcus Smith returning at fullback as coach Steve Borthwick made eight changes from the team beaten by South Africa in the semis.