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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick goes for broke with bold Marcus Smith selection

Harlequins star handed second-ever start at full-back at any level

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Freddie Steward has missed out on the 23-player matchday squad.

The Independent UK

Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

The Guardian - UK

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Marcus Smith set for shock role in England’s World Cup quarter-final

Owen Farrell is expected to start at fly-half ahead of George Ford

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for full-back role in England’s World Cup quarter-final

Owen Farrell is expected to start at fly-half ahead of George Ford.

The Independent UK

Fiji vow to ‘shock the world’ by landing World Cup knockout blow on England

Boosted by wins over Australia and England this year, Fiji believe they can put rugby’s tier-one nations ‘to sleep’, says their forwards coach, Graham Dewes

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George promises ‘very different’ England side against Fiji with World Cup confidence unshaken

Saracens hooker is sure that Steve Borthwick’s side will bounce back from dismal Samoa showing in quarter-finals

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England vs Fiji: Marcus Smith at full-back would be Steve Borthwick’s boldest selection gamble

Brave decision could revitalise a stalled attack in Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but it is certainly not without risk

Evening Standard

England ready to gamble on Marcus Smith for Rugby World Cup showdown with Fiji

Harlequins star is set for just his second full-back start in quarter-final, with Owen Farrell expected to move to fly-half at the expense of George Ford

Evening Standard

Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe

Steve Borthwick appears set to axe George Ford and install his captain Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George: The defeat to Fiji at Twickenham was a line in the sand - we can’t be that team again

The hooker says he understands fans’ frustration as England prepare to re-acquaint themselves with the Pacific Islanders in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

England ponder handing Owen Farrell fly-half reins in huge vote of confidence for beleaguered captain

Steve Borthwick preparing reshuffle which could leave George Ford on bench

Evening Standard

Thousands of tickets unsold for England v Fiji but Paris quarter-finals sell out

On Tuesday evening nearly 4,500 tickets were still up for grabs for Sunday afternoon’s quarter-final in Marseille, ranging in price from €75 to €300

The Guardian - UK

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

The England captain’s form has been questioned ahead of a last eight meeting with Fiji/

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Evening Standard

England prepared to be public enemy No1 at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola

No 8 believes Steve Borthwick’s side are being overlooked as a siege mentality takes hold before Fiji quarter-final

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick primed for ultimate test of Owen Farrell faith

Ford-Farrell axis looks set to be retained in World Cup quarter-finals, with England’s attacking patterns geared around the pair

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England must ramp up ruck speed to get attack firing in Fiji clash

Steve Borthwick’s risk-averse side must find precision and pinpoint accuracy to avoid being picked apart by breakdown masters in Marseille quarter-final

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England clash with Fiji again in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals today.

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The Independent UK

England riddled with issues but huge prize can cure their woes

England face a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against a Fiji side in similar disarray with a tantalising reward waiting

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England face defining week with improvement needed to avoid Fiji repeat

Pool D winners must up their levels considerably in Marseille quarter-final after Samoa handed Steve Borthwick a major scare

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith hails Daley Thompson sprint sessions as he bids to emulate NZ duo

Smith is hoping to help England progress to the World Cup semi-finals this weekend.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: When does England play next?

England has also qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care

The veteran Harlequins scrum-half raised his left arm aloft and looked up to the stands.

The Independent UK

England call up Jack Willis replacement for Rugby World Cup knockouts

Steve Borthwick has replenished his squad after Willis suffered a neck injury against Chile last week that ruled him out

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick hits out at England detractors as Owen Farrell explains shot-clock blunder

Head coach insists his team have well surpassed expectations already despite a nervy late win over Samoa to close Pool D

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