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Kevin Sinfield says England’s pre-World Cup setbacks are bringing squad together

Injury has cost Anthony Watson and Jack van Poortvliet their World Cup places, while Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are banned for the opener.

The Independent UK

England have never been less prepared as they face final Rugby World Cup warm-up

England find themselves in a mess with just one warm-up game against Fiji remaining

The Independent UK

5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa

Andy Farrell is due to announce his 33-man World Cup squad on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent UK

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England handed fresh Rugby World Cup injury blow as Elliot Daly a doubt for Argentina opener

England's Rugby World Cup plans have suffered yet another blow, with Elliot Daly facing a race to be fit for their opener against Argentina amid a mounting injury and availability crisis.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points

England have injuries, suspensions and a lack of form heading into the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick’s England masterplan in a blur as World Cup rivals sense upset

Suspensions, injuries and a stymied attack: Argentina in France next month, or even Fiji on Saturday, will be scenting a real opportunity

The Guardian - UK

England reeling from loss of Anthony Watson in troubled World Cup build-up

Steve Borthwick said a complaint was being lodged with World Rugby over the disciplinary process that resulted in a four-match ban for Owen Farrell.

The Independent UK

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England suffer double Rugby World Cup injury blow with Anthony Watson ruled out

Beleaguered England’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been dealt yet another blow with key winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.

Evening Standard

Anthony Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup as England injuries mount

Steve Borthwick is having to rip up his plans for France 2023 with Anthony Watson the latest England injury casualty

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes

Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith

Evening Standard

The key questions as England prepare for their World Cup campaign

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup

Vunipola will miss Saturday’s final warm-up fixture against Fiji and the pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina after his red card against Ireland

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Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola banned for England’s crucial opening Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina

No.8 joins Owen Farrell in playing no part in Marseille

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell banned from England’s first two Rugby World Cup matches

Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup matches against Argentina and Japan after the decision to rescind his red card was overturned

Evening Standard

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

England face Fiji at Twickenham in their final World Cup warm-up match.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to miss start of Rugby World Cup after 10-hour appeal reinstates red card

England captain banned for opening two games after World Rugby appeal

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Evening Standard

England: Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to learn Rugby World Cup bans

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola were today both braced to learn their Rugby World Cup fates.

The Guardian - UK

Bunker review system approved for World Cup despite Farrell controversy

World Rugby have confirmed use of the system for tournament while the England captain faces a second hearing after his red card against Wales

The Independent UK

England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday

Both players could be suspended for the World Cup.

The Independent UK

English rugby ‘digging its own grave’ after Ireland humbling, says Cipriani

The former England fly-half took aim at England’s mindset following their heavy defeat on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell head to the dock with bans looming

Steve Borthwick may have to rip up England’s World Cup plans with Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell both facing bans that would rule them out of the start of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England must change course or they are heading for disaster at World Cup

England under Steve Borthwick are going nowhere, flat and plodding, and desperately need a tactical reboot before next month

The Independent UK

Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’

Ireland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.

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