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Shambolic England face early World Cup exit without drastic action

Steve Borthwick’s side played with the weight of the world on their shoulders in their first defeat at the hands of Fiji

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics

If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.

Evening Standard

How England’s players rated during Twickenham defeat to Fiji

The Independent UK

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Borthwick’s England sink to new lows with first Test defeat to resilient Fiji

England’s poor form continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in six Tests with a 22-30 loss to Fiji

The Guardian - UK

England 22-30 Fiji: Historic defeat leaves Red Rose in dismal shape for Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick’s team in crisis after hapless performance in final warm-up match

Evening Standard

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK

England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick praying final World Cup test does not add to his horror-story week

Steve Borthwick keeps a meticulous journal for each Rugby World Cup he attends, as either player or coach. His diary for 2023 most likely already reads like a Stephen King novel.

Evening Standard

South Africa’s Moodie takes centre stage and leaves New Zealand reeling

Young Springbok has not played on the outside in midfield since school but looked a devastating natural in his new role

The Guardian - UK

Georgia clash perfect preparation for Scotland ahead of South Africa, insists Skinner

When it comes to preparing for a meeting with South Africa, there are few better ways to do so than by playing against Georgia.

The National (Scotland)

South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red

South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks

Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby

Evening Standard

Ireland vs Samoa live stream: How to watch today's Rugby World Cup warm-up online

How to watch an Ireland vs Samoa live stream of the Rugby World Cup warm-up, as the world's top-ranked team look to make a statement with victory in France.

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The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

South Africa’s Springboks demolished the New Zealand All Blacks with a powerful forwards display and a five-try blitz.

The Guardian - UK

Despite the gloom, England can still go far at the World Cup – if they attack more

Performances have been poor, but if Steve Borthwick’s side play with more creativity they can take advantage of a kind draw

Evening Standard

OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans

Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done?

The Independent UK

England have never been less prepared as they face final Rugby World Cup warm-up

England find themselves in a mess with just one warm-up game against Fiji remaining

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Evening Standard

England handed fresh Rugby World Cup injury blow as Elliot Daly a doubt for Argentina opener

England's Rugby World Cup plans have suffered yet another blow, with Elliot Daly facing a race to be fit for their opener against Argentina amid a mounting injury and availability crisis.

The Guardian - UK

Sinckler injury adds to England crisis but Lawes denies any cracks in team

England prop is understood to have a chest problem with Leicester’s Joe Heyes training with the squad as a potential back-up as the Rugby World Cup looms

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points

England have injuries, suspensions and a lack of form heading into the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s England masterplan in a blur as World Cup rivals sense upset

Suspensions, injuries and a stymied attack: Argentina in France next month, or even Fiji on Saturday, will be scenting a real opportunity

The Independent UK

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup warm-up fixture

The National (Scotland)

Ollie Smith on 'massive shoes to fill' following Stuart Hogg’s retirement

OLLIE Smith knows he has “massive shoes to fill” as a Scotland full-back following Stuart Hogg’s recent retirement. But the Glasgow Warriors…

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve trained it over and over’: Kolisi explains South Africa’s tackling success

The South Africa captain, Siya Kolisi, said his team have a constant focus on tackle technique in order to guard against the disciplinary trouble dogging England

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