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Marcus Smith reflects on sleepless night as England career continues at pace

The playmaker remains part of Steve Borthwick’s squad for next month’s Nations Championship matches.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith vows England will ‘leave it all out there’ against South Africa

Marcus Smith says England are flying south determined to make a fast and furious start to the new Nations Championship at South Africa’s expense

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour

England included uncapped Caluori, Fisilau, Janse van Rensburg, Sela and Kloska in the squad while Fin Smith admitted he had to ‘fake’ confidence after Lions tour

The Guardian - UK

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England reveal new captain as Maro Itoje rested for Nations Championship

Jamie George will lead England in their July fixtures with five uncapped players included in the squad

The Independent UK

England slip to defeat by France in non-cap international after costly mistakes

England slipped to defeat just two weeks before they face South Africa in the Nations Championship

The Independent UK

Is France XV vs England XV on TV? Kick-off time and how to watch rugby clash for free

Everything you need to know ahead of the uncapped international clash

The Independent UK

Noah Caluori and Benhard Janse van Rensburg handed England opportunities in uncapped clash with France

George Ford will captain an England XV blending youth and experience in Vannes

The Independent UK

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Marvel’s Wolverine embraces brutal violence, but includes a low-gore mode

Graphic combat, optional gore.

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Free-flowing Harlequins dent Exeter’s playoff hopes with comeback win

Exeter remain fourth, but they could have put themselves out of reach of the chasing pack had they not fallen away as Harlequins won 41-24 at Allianz Stadium

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins

Quins’ resident New Zealander tells Robert Kitson some of his fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospects

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs France: Ollie Chessum colossal in agonising Six Nations defeat

Steve Borthwick’s side much improved in attack despite falling to last-gasp Thomas Ramos penalty in 13-try thriller

Evening Standard

France win Six Nations with last kick as Thomas Ramos sinks England in thriller

England looked about to hand Ireland the title but France won 48-46 to retain the title on an extraordinary night in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Ramos kicks France to Six Nations glory as England show what might have been in epic clash

France 48-46 England: The hosts claimed back-to-back titles but were pushed all the way in a ludicrous encounter

The Independent UK

Is France vs England on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament finale

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s England selection has the whiff of damage limitation

Unadventurous team will need to improve significantly on multiple fronts if they are to poop France’s potential title party in Paris

Evening Standard

France vs England: Steve Borthwick makes one change in bid to avoid worst-ever Six Nations

Under-fire head coach resists urge to make more sweeping alterations after historic Italy loss

The Guardian - UK

England recall Ollie Chessum for France game as Borthwick fights for his future

Steve Borthwick has insisted the Rugby Football Union’s vote of confidence has not put him on notice and that he is ready to fight for his future

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The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum given new role as Steve Borthwick reveals England side for Six Nations clash with France

Chessum moves from the second row to add more heft to the back row as Borthwick changes tack for a huge challenge against France

The Independent UK

What England’s radical selection against Italy says about their Six Nations campaign

Nine changes of personnel and three positional switches reflect that standards slipped against Scotland and Ireland

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick rings changes as England look to salvage Six Nations campaign against Italy

George Ford and Henry Arundell among stars dropped from the matchday squad as 12 changes made

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick says England failed to meet ‘unwavering standards’ after axing players

Steve Borthwick has wielded the axe and made 12 changes to his England team to face Italy in the Six Nations

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick rips up England side to face Italy as Fin Smith starts at fly-half

A whole new backline has been named for the Six Nations trip to Rome

The Guardian - UK

Already on the plane or left at home? How England’s Rugby World Cup squad is shaping up

Steve Borthwick started the Six Nations with a settled squad but three matches in and the journey to Australia 2027 has become a harder selection equation

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick mulls changes after England defeat to Ireland — and explains Maro Itoje decision

Itoje played just 54 minutes of his 100th cap before being replaced by Alex Coles

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