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The Latest Breaking News from Joe Marler

Is England v South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the second semi-final

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack

The Independent UK

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‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

England 30-24 Fiji: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Owen Farrell’s 20 points boots England to a World Cup semi-final as Fiji’s fightback falls short

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s England reach point of definition against Fiji

Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final in Marseille will have a lasting effect on not just the team, but the wider English game

The Guardian - UK

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England prop Joe Marler backs Marcus Smith to ‘thrive’ at full-back against Fiji

Another seismic selection sees Owen Farrell replace George Ford at fly-half.

The Independent UK

Joe Marler reflects on Marcus Smith journey ahead of World Cup quarter-final: ‘He was gobbing off at me!’

Smith’s talent was clear from his first training sessions with Marler as a teenager at Harlequins

Evening Standard

Joe Marler reveals why clubmate Marcus Smith will ‘thrive’ for England against Fiji

Smith has been handed a major opportunity at full back in England’s World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

Flat-packing and patisserie runs: how England switch off from World Cup

Most of England’s squad have taken the opportunity to disperse across France with the pool leaders not in action at the Rugby World Cup this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick faces Rugby World Cup balancing act as relaxed England aim to kick on

As England’s players let off steam with a headers and volleys warm-up session, Steve Borthwick kept the Red Rose squad’s real World Cup balls in the air.

Evening Standard

Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’

Marler played a comical role in the 57th-minute try that swung the game away from Japan on Sunday.

The Independent UK

‘Ultimately it’s about the win’: Marler defends England’s ‘ugly’ route-one style

Steve Borthwick’s team have been described as playing ‘repulsive rugby’ in their opening matches against Argentina and Japan

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The National (Scotland)

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

The Independent UK

Joe Marler reveals inspiration behind bizarre headed assist in England victory against Japan

The prop inadverdently set up Courtney Lawes for a crucial try

Evening Standard

Joe Marler ‘practised’ headers before assist for bizarre try in England win over Japan

The prop provided an inadvertent assist for Courtney Lawes’ important score in the Rugby World Cup clash in Nice

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes says England ‘getting better every day’ after beating Japan

England were booed by their own fans during the early stages of the second-half in response to the sheer volume of their kicking.

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Evening Standard

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

The Independent UK

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK

Joe Marler uses his head to spare England’s blushes after error-strewn performance against Japan

England 34-12 Japan: England escaped with a bonus-point victory but late tries could not hide the flaws apparent

The Guardian - UK

England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos

Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12

The Independent UK

Use your head! England score comical try against Japan at Rugby World Cup

Social media quickly reacted after the ball bounced off the unwitting Joe Marler’s head to allow Courtney Lawes to touch down

The Independent UK

Is England vs Japan on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

The Independent UK

Lewis Ludlam replaces suspended Tom Curry as England make minimal changes for Japan

There is a return for Kyle Sinckler in the front row, with loosehead Joe Marler also promoted to the starting side

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