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Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard

Alex Mitchell is a vibrant, running No 9 who can make England more adventurous

Steve Borthwick’s selection of scrum-half is fascinating – and a recognition that England need to move the dial on their game

The Guardian - UK

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

Evening Standard

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We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’

England are underdogs against first group opponents Argentina on the basis of an alarming run of results.

The Independent UK

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Steve Borthwick passion play vital to set England World Cup tone

Red Roses coach must strike the right emotional pitch to inspire his players before Saturday’s pivotal Pool D opener against Argentina

Evening Standard

Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener

Mitchell starts Saturday’s showdown at the Stade Velodrome despite being overlooked for Steve Borthwick’s 41-man training squad named in late June.

The Independent UK

England vs Argentina: Dan Cole crucial in bid to combat Pumas’ Bajada scrum system

Steve Borthwick’s side must contain their Pool D rivals’ unorthodox and hugely powerful set-piece in key Marseille opener

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Rugby World Cup predictions: Winner, top try scorer, surprise package and more

Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France?

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje backs England to rise to World Cup occasion: ‘We know who we are’

Saracens lock is confident of beating Argentina in Saturday’s crucial Pool D opener despite a woeful warm-up campaign

Evening Standard

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina

The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick insists England have been written off too early ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Red Rose at a very low ebb but all that would change with a strong showing in France

Evening Standard

Mitchell and May to start as England go ‘all guns blazing’ for Argentina opener

Steve Borthwick has named Alex Mitchell and Jonny May – two players who were omitted from his initial World Cup squad – to start against Argentina

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup

England have gone into freefall following a run of five defeats in six Tests.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Steely-eyed Steve Borthwick not afraid to let mask slip with England

Head coach will back his men to the hilt but always lets them know who is boss

Evening Standard

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

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The Independent UK

England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina

Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury.

Evening Standard

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

The Week

Rugby World Cup 2023: why are England in such disarray?

We were promised “ad nauseam” that England under new coach Steve Borthwick would peak at the right time, said Oliver Brown in The Daily Telegraph. “All the low-water marks” of recent times – November’s capitulation to South Africa; March’s record loss to France – were “passed off with the blithe…

The Independent UK

England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole

Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when he lines up against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re here for a purpose’: Dan Cole urges England to find World Cup focus

The veteran tighthead prop says getting the balance right on and off the pitch is important before Saturday’s opener with Argentina

The Independent UK

Topsy Ojo backs Steve Borthwick’s England to come good at World Cup

Borthwick’s side kick off their Pool D campaign against Argentina on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in Rugby World Cup opener

Steve Borthwick names his starting XV on Thursday afternoon, with either Will Stuart or Kyle Sinckler joining Dan Cole in the 23

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