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England Rugby World Cup squad hits and misses

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

The Independent UK

Winners and losers as England name Rugby World Cup squad

Henry Slade was the biggest omission from England’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad, with Alex Dombrandt following closely in another surprise absence.

Evening Standard

Henry Slade omitted from England World Cup squad

The Exeter centre has lost out to Joe Marchant in Steve Borthwick’s 33-man squad.

The Independent UK

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England announce Rugby World Cup squad with Slade and Dombrandt axed

Henry Slade has been left out of England’s World Cup squad with Steve Borthwick also omitting Alex Dombrandt and Joe Cokanasiga from his final 33

The Guardian - UK

England name Rugby World Cup squad: Joe Marchant in as Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt snubbed

Henry Slade has been dropped from England’s Rugby World Cup squad in the major shock from Steve Borthwick’s 33-man selection.

Evening Standard

Henry Slade set to be biggest omission from England World Cup squad

The England coach Steve Borthwick is set to drop the skilful Exeter centre Henry Slade, with Alex Dombrandt and Tom Willis also likely to miss out

The Guardian - UK

England and Wales search for signs of progress with World Cup on horizon

Neither side had a good Six Nations but coaches Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland both respond well to pressure

The Guardian - UK

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England stars set for final Rugby World Cup auditions as Steve Borthwick prepares squad

England's last World Cup selection meeting will have reached its very final throes if Steve Borthwick finds himself on a late-night walk around Cardiff tomorrow.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick knows cohesion is key for England but flair must flourish too

The presence of so many past and present Saracens and Leicester players should aid clarity but World Cup squad also needs the dash of Smith and Arundell

The Guardian - UK

Vunipola and Chessum hand England fitness boost for Rugby World Cup

England’s Rugby World Cup prospects have received a boost with the powerful forwards Ollie Chessum and Billy Vunipola both primed for a return to action

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola back in Steve Borthwick’s England plans ahead of the World Cup

Vunipola played no part in the Six Nations earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Sam Simmonds rules himself out of Rugby World Cup 2023 selection with England

Steve Borthwick is holding three camps before he announces his official World Cup training squad, on June 30 but Simmonds will play no part

Daily Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as English giants sign another talent from Welsh university and Fiji name daunting World Cup squad

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, June 8

Wales Online

Jack van Poortvliet: Six Nations rollercoaster ride has given me a thicker skin

Leinster v Leicester: England scrum-half returns to Dublin for Champions Cup quarter-final three weeks after Six Nations campaign ended in defeat to Ireland

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Today's rugby news as tributes paid to cult figure who helped create Dragons and English rugby rocked by racism scandal

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Evening Standard

Stormers 38-28 Harlequins: Late show not enough as Quins knocked out of the Champions Cup

Harlequins crashed out of the Heineken European Champions Cup despite an attempted late fightback against the Stormers in Cape Town.

The Guardian - UK

Deon Fourie’s double helps Stormers to power-packed win over Harlequins

Stormers proved too powerful for visiting Harlequins, Deon Fourie’s two tries contributing to a 32-28 victory, the scoreline made close by a late Quins fightback

Evening Standard

Harlequins eye historic Champions Cup run as Alex Dombrandt relishes Stormers challenge

Quins are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in South Africa this weekend

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Daily Mirror

Billy Vunipola eyeing World Cup recall after 'selfishness' cost him England place

Saracens star Billy Vunipola is has not played for England since Steve Borthwick took charge, but he is now targeting an international recall ahead of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola retains England ambition despite ‘honest’ talk with Borthwick

The Saracens No 8 revealed he is determined to force his way back into the international fold after his omission from England’s Six Nations campaign

Daily Mirror

Owen Farrell injury takes shine off impressive day out for Saracens at Tottenham

Saracens 36-24 Harlequins: 55,109 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium see Saracens book a home Premiership semi-final with a five-try defeat of London neighbours Harlequins

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell gets better of team-mate Marcus Smith but injury sours Saracens win

Farrell’s match was over in the 70th minute when his left ankle rolled while making a tackle close to Saracens’ posts

Evening Standard

Saracens 36-24 Harlequins: Dominate display seals top-two Premiership finish for Sarries

Saracens’ greatest strength remains their inevitability.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell gets better of England team-mate Marcus Smith before injury strikes

Farrell’s match was over in the 70th minute when his left ankle rolled while making a tackle close to Saracens’ posts.

The Independent UK

Sam Warburton backs Billy Vunipola to boost England at World Cup if recalled

Vunipola was overlooked entirely by Steve Borthwick for the recent Six Nations campaign.

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