England sweat over crocked duo
England are sweating over the availability of Joe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson for their World Cup opener against Tonga on Sunday.
England are sweating over the availability of Joe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson for their World Cup opener against Tonga on Sunday.
Fullback Mike Brown says that despite his omission from England’s World Cup Squad, he is still the best option available to coach Eddie Jones.
The 31-man World Cup squads as they are announced. Every team is now in, following the announcement of the USA squad on Monday.
Ben Youngs and Owen Farrell inspired England to hard-fought 37-0 victory over Italy in their final World Cup warm-up game in Newcastle on Friday.
World Cup-winning captain John Smit says that England may present the biggest threat to the Springboks in the latter stages of the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie will make his first start against Italy in the final World Cup warm-up game for England in Newcastle on Friday.
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after Wales dropped to fourth following a defeat by Ireland on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.
England have moved up to third in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped back to fifth.
England smashed Ireland 57-15 at Twickenham to prevent the Irish from moving to top spot on the World Rugby rankings.