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Farrell’s recklessness leaves England searching for clarity and composure

Captain’s likely absence from start of World Cup highlights a weary familiarity hanging over team showing no sense of momentum

The Guardian - UK

England 19-17 Wales: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

England rally to win despite going down to 12 men thanks to a Maro Itoje try, but Own Farrell sees red and could miss the start of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England vs Wales live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series clash

The Independent UK

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We’re on the edge of something – Ben Earl says England out to show true colours

England take on Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Jamie George ‘gutted’ as Ben Earl avoids unwanted England record against Wales

Sarries flanker makes first start as Steve Borthwick turns to the heavy hitters

Evening Standard

England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’

Arundell will make his second Test start against Wales as England continue their World Cup preparations.

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola to start for England in World Cup warm-up against Wales

The No 8 Billy Vunipola has been named to start in England’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday

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Billy Vunipola starts as Steve Borthwick recalls big guns for second England warm-up clash with Wales

The number eight is set to feature for the first time this year in a side captained by Saracens teammate Owen Farrell

The Independent UK

Ben Earl: Determination finally pays dividends with Rugby World Cup call

Now that he has dispatched the elephant in the room, Ben Earl will chase a Rugby World Cup starting berth.

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad

The 30-year-old Saracen has been out of action since April because of two knee operations.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell says England will use any World Cup expectations ‘to our advantage’

Skipper Farrell will lead a squad containing 16 World Cup newcomers.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick defends World Cup selection with Billy Vunipola ‘in great shape’

Alex Dombrandt and Henry Slade are among the players to miss out.

The Independent UK

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 Rugby World Cup squad predictions: Who will make Steve Borthwick’s team?

The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Who’s on the plane? England Rugby World Cup squad prediction

The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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.

The Guardian - UK

Saracens have greater experience but do not underestimate Sale’s power of purpose

The Premiership final pits two evenly matched sides against each other but the battle of fly-halves and flankers tops the bill

Daily Mirror

Ben Earl: England selection is my problem and I‘ve got to fix it

“The moment you start looking for excuses, the moment you start ‘I’m just unlucky, my face doesn’t fit’, is probably the moment you give somebody the reason to drop you"

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales star shocked by Alun Wyn statement and Gatland's players arrive in camp for World Cup countdown

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