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England in the 'right place' to win Rugby World Cup, says George
The English have waited four years to banish the nightmare of the last World Cup, and George believes they could go all the way in Japan after being meticulously prepared by Eddie Jones for what looks like being a wide-open tournament.
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England 'spurred' by 2015 World Cup flop, says Farrell
England captain Owen Farrell said Saturday that memories of the team's horror World Cup four years ago will be a driving force as they seek redemption in Japan.
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Contentious North try prompts World Rugby rule change
Wales winger North scored in the 34th minute while England had yet to send on a temporary replacement for scrumhalf Willi Heinz, who had to come off the field to have a head injury assessment.
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Jones ready for England 'family fall-out' at World Cup
The former rugby league star was the major omission when Jones announced his 31-man party for the 20 September, 2 November tournament on Monday, with Te'o losing out to Piers Francis, who only has five caps behind him.
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Jones warns of World Cup chaos after 'ridiculous' Barrett red card
Barrett was sent off for a shoulder charge to the head of Australia captain Michael Hooper during New Zealand’s 47-26 loss to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
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England defence coach Mitchell warns against complacency
England next face a France side still smarting from defeat to Wales in their opener and Mitchell said they had to be wary.
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Brutality is the norm in Test rugby, says Ireland's Earls
Ireland got into the game as favourites on the back of winning 11 of their 12 Tests last year including a historic home win over double world champions New Zealand.
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Farrell to lead England against Ireland in Hartley's absence
Farrell now takes sole charge of the side, with Jamie George the starting hooker.
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Jones ready for Australia scrap with 'street-fighter' Cheika
England have won just five of their 11 Tests in 2018 and the Wallabies a mere four out of 12 heading into their showdown at Twickenham on Saturday.
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All Blacks call up big guns for England Test
Two-time world player of the year Beauden Barrett and mercurial youngster Damian McKenzie will both start in the one-off Test in London.
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De Allende: Northern hemisphere sides must be respected
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says the team is very focused in the build-up to the Test against France in Paris on Saturday night.
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Manu Tuilagi's likely return has England dreaming of 2012
Eight months into Stuart Lancaster’s reign, England had just lost back-to-back home Tests against Australia and South Africa.
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Hansen relishing Twickenham clash with 'good bloke' Jones
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen will set aside his friendship with his England counterpart when their teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday, expecting Eddie Jones to have done his homework on the world champions.
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England edge impotent Boks at Twickenham
Even with the numerical advantage, the Boks continued to squander the opportunities they created with a ball in hand.
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England's Tuilagi ruled out of SA clash with groin strain
The 27-year-old Leicester centre picked up the injury in training and will be replaced by Sale wing Chris Ashton on the bench for the opening November test at Twickenham.
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Springboks will always be wary of Eddie Jones insists Erasmus
Saturday sees the resurgent Springboks face England at Twickenham in their opening November international.
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Farrell to co-captain and start at 10
Alec Hepburn will make his starting debut for England while uncapped players Zach Mercer and Ben Moon are named as finishers.
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England need to be fit for World Cup, not November, says Jones
Having arrived saying from day one that his priority was to win the World Cup, Jones was adamant on Thursday that his current travails are mere bumps in the road.
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Cipriani overlooked by England as Ashton returns
Instead Owen Farrell and George Ford were the recognised fly-halves, with utility backs Henry Slade and Alex Lozowski able to provide cover.
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Vunipola brothers both injured in Saracens' win
Brothers Billy and Mako Vunipola both went off injured in Saracens’ 13-3 Champions Cup victory over Glasgow on Sunday, putting their participation in England’s Autumn internationals in doubt.
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Bulls confirm Mitchell’s departure to England
John Mitchell joined the Bulls ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby season and leaves just one year into his three year deal with the Pretoria Union.