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Ben Stokes shows why England rivals are in awe ahead of World Cup title defence

Inspirational Test captain blasted 182 in a third ODI demolition of New Zealand, surpassing the previous England best posted by Jason Roy

Evening Standard

Hosts France rest key players for Uruguay clash after victory over All Blacks

France’s head coach Fabien Galthié made wholesale changes to his side for the hosts' second Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay on Thursday, though he cautioned against taking the South American squad lightly.

France 24

England vs Argentina: Dan Cole crucial in bid to combat Pumas’ Bajada scrum system

Steve Borthwick’s side must contain their Pool D rivals’ unorthodox and hugely powerful set-piece in key Marseille opener

Evening Standard

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England star Ben Stokes coy on plans for injured knee ahead of ODI return

Stokes’ return to the ODI set-up ahead of the World Cup has removed what was a six-month gap in his calendar

Evening Standard

Asia Cup 2023: A stern test awaits K.L Rahul as he returns from injury

KL Rahul faces toughest challenge of returning from injury lay-off; must translate support of captains, coaches into success in next two months.

The Hindu

Mark Wood says big-money T20 offer is testing his ‘love’ of playing for England

Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Atherton says Test cricket is ‘withering in front of our eyes’

The Independent UK

Mark Wood says big money T20 offer is testing his ‘love’ of playing for England

Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Atherton says Test cricket is “withering in front of our eyes.”

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If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded

The 25-year-old is tipped to shine on the biggest stage in France.

The Independent UK

Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory

The 27-year-old has been virtually ever-present since his Test debut just under three years ago.

The Independent UK

Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad

The 22-year-old is the least experienced international in Andy Farrell’s squad.

The Independent UK

Brydon Carse targeting England Test berth after T20 heroics against New Zealand

South African-born Durham quick excelled with the ball in a seven-wicket thrashing at Chester-le-Street

Evening Standard

South African cricket’s Faustian pact keeps the lights on, but at a price

The SA20 franchise tournament is taking precedence over the Test team and a rich red-ball history is now in danger

The Guardian - UK

On this day in 2007: Sir Andrew Strauss resigns as England Test captain

Strauss also retired from cricket as Sir Alastair Cook was announced as England’s new skipper.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick confident England will fix defensive issues ahead of World Cup

England have lost five of their last six matches and have conceded an average of 26 points during Borthwick’s nine-Test tenure.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

Youthful Wallabies must find belief if not victory in warmup Test with France

If Eddie Jones’s young team can challenge the World Cup hosts, Australian rugby may just get the ‘historic reset’ it needs

The Independent UK

Tom Stewart handed full Ireland debut at hooker for final warm-up against Samoa

The 22-year-old won his first Test cap as a replacement against Italy earlier this month.

The Guardian - UK

‘He lost a bet’: breezy All Blacks joke about former coach helping Australia

A relaxed Ian Foster adopted the perfect tone when discussing Steve Hansen before New Zealand’s final World Cup warm-up

Evening Standard

Richard Wigglesworth confident England will fix misfiring attack before World Cup

Steve Borthwick’s side flattered to deceive hugely in a pair of warm-up Tests against Wales, with a formidable challenge now looming in Dublin

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The Independent UK

James Ryan says Ireland’s clash with England ‘has never been a warm-up game’

The bulk of Andy Farrell’s first-choice players are poised for their first Test appearances since clinching a Six Nations Grand Slam.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes to play as specialist batter at World Cup after ODI retirement U-turn

Stokes branded a three-format schedule as “unsustainable” when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes: England ODI retirement U-turn confirmed in major boost for World Cup

Jofra Archer and Harry Brook omitted from planned tournament squad as the uncapped Gus Atkinson gets a surprise call-up

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup bid

Stokes called time on his 50-over career 13 months ago.

The National (Scotland)

56 former Scotland rugby players to receive retrospective international caps

Full Scotland international caps are to be awarded retrospectively to 56 former players who represented their country in matches that, at the time,…

Evening Standard

Jamie George ‘gutted’ as Ben Earl avoids unwanted England record against Wales

Sarries flanker makes first start as Steve Borthwick turns to the heavy hitters

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick valuing England versatility with Elliot Daly set for World Cup starting audition

Cast into the Test wilderness by Eddie Jones, the Saracens favourite could now have a major role to play in France

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