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Marcus Smith set to make England’s Rugby World Cup squad after big Steve Borthwick hint

Steve Borthwick has given the clearest indication yet that Marcus Smith will go to the Rugby World Cup by confirming he will take three fly-halves to France.

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

Marcus Smith set for World Cup spot with Steve Borthwick keen on fly-half depth

Owen Farrell and George Ford are also expected to be in England’s 33-man squad when it is announced on Monday.

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Wales vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Preparation for the Rugby World Cup ramps up today with England taking on Wales in Cardiff.

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith given last chance to shine in England shirt ahead of Rugby World Cup

Smith will start at fly-half against Wales on Saturday ahead of Steve Borthwick naming his World Cup squad on Monday

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set to be included in England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Marcus Smith is set to be included in England’s final World Cup squad after Steve Borthwick revealed he feels the need to select three fly-halves for the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England team vs Wales: Stage set for Marcus Smith’s World Cup audition

Marcus Smith will have a big chance to state his World Cup selection case when starting at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up Test against Wales in Cardiff.

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Danny Care interview: I never stopped believing in one last World Cup chance with England

Veteran Harlequins scrum-half is determined to secure a spot in Steve Borthwick’s final 33-man squad after previous heartache

Evening Standard

‘I always believed’: Danny Care eager to seize late Rugby World Cup chance

England scrum-half’s experience in the biggest tournament is limited to one dead rubber but that could change in France

The Guardian - UK

Dylan Hartley backs Owen Farrell as England’s fly-half for World Cup

Farrell is competing with George Ford and Marcus Smith for the role of chief conductor with the alternative option to pick him at inside centre.

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum offers England injury boost ahead of World Cup squad selection

Leicester lock is in contention to make Steve Borthwick’s final 33-man group as he closes in on full training return

Evening Standard

England handed huge Rugby World Cup boost with Ollie Chessum news

Chessum suffered an injury during the Six Nations that appeared to rule him out of the World Cup

The Independent UK

The final countdown: the big question marks before the Rugby World Cup

With a month of warmup Tests looming, significant unanswered questions hang over several nations

The Guardian - UK

‘You have to be ruthless but smart’: Tom Harrison lays down how England should scrum

Young coach’s unusual background – dyslexic, no real playing pedigree and starting his trade in France – has proved no barrier

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The Independent UK

England coach Tom Harrison: Rugby passion helped overcome dyslexia challenges

The 32-year-old followed Steve Borthwick from Leicester to the national team.

The Guardian - UK

Jack van Poortvliet: ‘There are things I can learn from Youngs and Care’

Scrum-half grew up watching England’s Ben Youngs and Danny Care – now he goes up against them for a World Cup starting spot

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England have balancing act to profit from back-row riches

Sam Underhill has not played Test rugby for a full year, and yet his omission from England's World Cup training camp sent shockwaves through the squad.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell back to his best and born to be England captain, says Max Malins

Captain Owen Farrell has already proved himself as England’s full World Cup package, in the eyes of squad mate Max Malins and other Red Rose peers.

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Evening Standard

Ben Earl inspired by Vincent Kompany visit to England’s World Cup camp

Burnley boss made a real impression with a speech to Steve Borthwick’s squad at Pennyhill Park in lead-up to France trip

The Guardian - UK

Earl embraces Kompany’s intensity with Rugby World Cup target in sight

Vincent Kompany’s presentation to England’s rugby squad offered valuable insight with Ben Earl intent on securing his place in the World Cup squad

The Independent UK

Ben Earl commends England coach Steve Borthwick’s tactful approach with squad

Borthwick’s predecessor, Eddie Jones, regularly used Whatsapp to let players know who had been selected.

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola and Ollie Lawrence return to England training squad as World Cup preparations continue

England have four warm-up Tests before the serious business begins against Argentina in France on September 9

The Guardian - UK

George Ford: ‘The way England play is simple – that’s a massive positive’

Fly-half reveals the video analysis sessions that are helping Steve Borthwick’s squad keep up with game’s latest trends

The Guardian - UK

Cake off: England stay away from the sweet stuff at Rugby World Cup camp

England players are embracing a self-imposed cake ban during their World Cup training camp, with Lewis Ludlam saying the sacrifice will pay off at the tournament in France

The Independent UK

England will temper sweet temptation to be at peak for World Cup – Lewis Ludlam

Steve Borthwick’s preliminary squad are in the midst of World Cup preparations.

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