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England: Steve Borthwick issues withering dismissal of Warren Gatland’s fitness claims

Steve Borthwick has offered a withering dismissal of Warren Gatland’s criticism of the England Test team’s fitness levels.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.

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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

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

England and Wales do battle once again today in another Rugby World Cup warm-up clash.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick: Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence can forge effective partnership

Other centre options in the 33-man World Cup squad named by Borthwick on Monday are Joe Marchant and Elliot Daily.

The Independent UK

Handré Pollard and Lukhanyo Am out of injury-hit South Africa World Cup squad

The world champions, South Africa, will have to launch the defence of their title in France without a clutch of high-profile players

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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

England: How Billy Vunipola pulled off six-month charm offensive to win Rugby World Cup spot

Billy Vunipola launched a six-month charm offensive to win Steve Borthwick round and earn Rugby World Cup selection.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell: Favourites or underdogs, England can handle World Cup pressure

England have a Rugby World Cup hierarchy complex: the underdogs every opponent will treat like a favourite.

Evening Standard

Borthwick’s World Cup squad short on fizz and leaning on England’s past

The omission of Henry Slade tells its own story although Henry Arundell will be on hand to supply a surge of electricity

The Guardian - UK

‘Fittest-ever’ Vunipola can give England World Cup power, says Steve Borthwick

Billy Vunipola is ‘very close’ to facing Wales after being out since April while Owen Farrell said: ‘If we’re under the radar, we’ll use it to our advantage’

The Guardian - UK

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

Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England

The World Cup countdown continues at Twickenham on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side out for revenge.

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick avoids grand statements but England’s Rugby World Cup squad offers clues

There are plenty of questions for England to answer ahead of the World Cup but the 33-man squad is now decided

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.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick confident over Billy Vunipola fitness as England head coach explains Rugby World Cup squad

Vunipola made the 33-man squad as Alex Dombrandt was left out by Borthwick

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The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup squad hits and misses

Steve Borthwick’s 33-player squad has thrown up its share of surprises.

Evening Standard

Winners and losers as England name Rugby World Cup squad

Henry Slade was the biggest omission from England’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad, with Alex Dombrandt following closely in another surprise absence.

The Independent UK

Henry Slade stunningly left out as England name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad

Steve Borthwick has announced his squad for France as the Red Rose look to bounce back from a poor Six Nations campaign

The Independent UK

Henry Slade omitted from England World Cup squad

The Exeter centre has lost out to Joe Marchant in Steve Borthwick’s 33-man squad.

The Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

England name Rugby World Cup squad: Joe Marchant in as Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt snubbed

Henry Slade has been dropped from England’s Rugby World Cup squad in the major shock from Steve Borthwick’s 33-man selection.

The Independent 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

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