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Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith’s best role ahead of key Six Nations decision

Smith was among England’s most impressive performers in a disappointing autumn

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed

Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

The Independent UK

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Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed

Maro Itoje has been appointed skipper, supplanting Saracens teammate Jamie George in the role

The Independent UK

Europe is testing ground as Borthwick looks for Six Nations winning blend

With Alex Mitchell back at scrum-half, England could turn their opener in Dublin into the start of a successful campaign

The Guardian - UK

England injury blow as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Six Nations

The 22-year-old’s shoulder injury has proven more serious than first feared

Evening Standard

Feyi-Waboso injury leaves Borthwick’s England short of options for Six Nations

England are set to go into the Six Nations short of options in the back three with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme all injured

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Premiership clubs ‘teetering on edge’ face government scrutiny over loans

Premiership rugby clubs are set to come under further scrutiny by the government over the repayments of their £124m Covid bailout loans

The Guardian - UK

Northampton survive crazy contest to make Champions Cup statement against Bulls in South Africa

Bulls 21-30 Northampton: Saints lost captain George Furbank to injury early but produced a brilliant performance in Pretoria

The Independent UK

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

Three defeats from four games in November left England ruing their missed opportunities but there was encouragement to take from some aspects of their play

The Independent UK

Tommy Freeman reveals he honed his outrageous around-the-back pass in training

The sublime moment in England’s defeat of Japan brought Allianz Stadium to its feet.

The Independent UK

England 59-14 Japan: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Jamie George scored two tries while Tommy Freeman and Ollie Lawrence also impressed in welcome victory

The Guardian - UK

England end losing run with nine-try thrashing of Eddie Jones’ Japan

England went into the clash having lost their last five matches.

The Independent UK

England 59-14 Japan: Respite for Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones' inexperienced Brave Blossoms blown away

England ended five-match losing run in comprehensive fashion

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

England demolish Japan in Autumn Nations farewell to end losing streak

Steve Borthwick’s side ended their disappointing calendar year with a win over Japan after going five games without victory

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

The Independent UK

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

England 59-14 Japan: A full-strength England ran in nine tries to close a difficult November with a much-needed win

The Independent UK

Is England v Japan on TV? Kick-off time, channel, team news and how to watch Autumn Nations Series

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

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The Independent UK

Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan

England are likely to win their final fixture of the year by a distance but will be expect the unexpected against their former head coach

The Independent UK

Tom Curry ‘desperate’ to face Japan despite recent concussion – Steve Borthwick

England back row Curry will reprise his destructive ‘Kamikaze Kids’ partnership with Sam Underhill.

Evening Standard

England team vs Japan: Tom Curry returns for autumn finale after latest concussion

George Furbank also returns for must-win clash at Twickenham, with Fin Smith and the uncapped Asher Opoku-Fordjour set for chances

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

England’s head coach insisted specialists have cleared Tom Curry to start against Japan after he suffered a second head injury in two months

The Independent UK

Tom Curry passed fit to start England’s clash with Japan on Sunday

George Furbank returns at full-back.

The Independent UK

England vs Japan team news: Tom Curry starts after concussion concerns as exciting youngster handed debut

Prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to make his debut off the bench with Steve Borthwick naming a strong side

The Independent UK

England boss Steve Borthwick voices ‘Aussie rules’ fear over new law directive

Borthwick’s men face South Africa this weekend looking to bounce back from defeats against New Zealand and Australia.

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