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Courtney Lawes to captain England when he wins 100th cap against Fiji

George Ford continues as chief conductor in a new-look half-back combination that includes Alex Mitchell.

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

England’s sheer lack of urgency compounds sense of chaos for Borthwick

Steve Borthwick’s side lack discipline and the kicking game they are wedded to is being dreadfully executed

The Guardian - UK

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England player ratings vs Ireland: Courtney Lawes impactful but Billy Vunipola lets team down

Another difficult day in preparation for World Cup

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola red card adds to England woes in humbling defeat by Ireland

England’s No 8 was sent off after a high shoulder on Andrew Porter as Ireland scored five tries on their way to a 29-10 victory in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Ireland vs England: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

The World Cup warm-up takes place at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points

The England captain could miss the start of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

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Ireland vs England: Owen Farrell conspicuous by absence as George Ford and Marcus Smith prepare for audition

Circus around red card has dominated build-up

Evening Standard

How to watch Ireland vs England: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

The World Cup warm-up takes place at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell left out of England squad to face Ireland amid World Rugby appeal as George Ford starts

Farrell could still face a World Cup ban after World Rugby appealed the decision to overturn his red card

Evening Standard

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

George Ford starts at fly half while Courtney Lawes captains England in Dublin

The Independent UK

Appeal puts Farrell’s place with England at Rugby World Cup back in jeopardy

Owen Farrell’s availability to lead England into the World Cup is in jeopardy again after World Rugby announced that it is appealing against the decision to rescind his red card

The Guardian - UK

England to omit Owen Farrell from Ireland lineup as World Rugby ponder appeal against red card rescinding

Threat of a World Cup ban not yet over for the Saracens fly-half as independent disciplinary decision could face challenge

Evening Standard

Robinson urges RFU to increase efforts to promote rugby in deprived areas

The former England captain Jason Robinson has urged the Rugby Football Union to increase its efforts to promote the sport in deprived areas

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The Independent UK

George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon

Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match losing run by defeating Wales 19-17 at Twickenham last Saturday.

Evening Standard

England to give Owen Farrell every World Cup chance even with potential ban

England will do their utmost to stick by Owen Farrell even if the captain misses a clutch of Rugby World Cup matches through suspension.

The Guardian - UK

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

Steve Borthwick confident England can cope if Owen Farrell gets World Cup ban

Owen Farrell faces possible six-match ban for his Wales red card but England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We are blessed with three world-class fly-halves’

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The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup

Leicester scrum-half Van Poortvliet will undergo a scan on his damaged right ankle.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell waits to learn fate following sending off against Wales

Farrell’s shoulder-led challenge to the head of Taine Basham was upgraded from a yellow card to red

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell set to miss Argentina World Cup opener after England red

Owen Farrell looks set to miss England’s opening Rugby World Cup pool fixture against Argentina in Marseille on 9 September after his rush of blood

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell’s red card likely to put England’s World Cup plans in disarray

Steve Borthwick is facing a major headache with his talismanic captain expected to be banned for the start of tournament

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Wales: George Ford saves the day but Henry Arundell lacklustre

Few totally convince at Twickenham

Evening Standard

England avoid all-out crisis but Wales win offers more questions than answers

Dramatic second-half at Twickenham provides needed morale boost

Evening Standard

England 19-17 Wales: Owen Farrell red card tempers much-needed win

Late George Ford penalty seals win but doubts over the captain ahead of the World Cup

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