Tom Wood raises stakes for England’s World Cup hopefuls
1 decade ago by The TimesTom Wood has told England’s experimental side that Saturday’s international against France at Twickenham will be a “full-blooded Test match”,...
England react to rugby’s wild weekend with bold selection for France game
1 decade ago by The GuardianFour debutants will line up in England’s first World Cup warmup game at Twickenham, including the Bath centre Sam BurgessEven by the fluctuating standards of international rugby union, where little stays...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Stuart Lancaster reveals Sam Burgess and Henry Slade fighting for place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe two uncapped centres will line up alongside each other against France but are competing for a solitary spot in World Cup squad
Sam Burgess to make England debut against France as Stuart Lancaster names team early
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSam Burgess will make his England debut against France on Saturday with Stuart Lancaster insisting he has earned his place in the team after proving himself on the training field.
Wood to captain England against France
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyTom Wood will captain England in Saturday's QBE International against France at Twickenham Stadium (8pm, live on Sky Sports HD).
Last chance for some - Lancaster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster says Saturday's match with France is a final chance for some of his players to impress.
Sam Burgess to make England debut in World Cup warm-up against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Burgess, Henry Slade and Calum Clark to win first caps on Saturday• Lancaster: ‘I’m open minded – this is the team to look at options for us’Sam Burgess will make his international rugby...
Ben Morgan poised to start for England in opening World Cup...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBen Morgan is set to make a sensational comeback for England against France on Saturday – eight months after his World Cup dreams looked to be dashed by injury.Gloucester's number eight has undergone...
England names team for World Cup warm-up against France
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogStuart Lancaster has named his starting XV for the first of England's World Cup warm-up fixtures, against France at Twickenham this Saturday
Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade and Geoff Parling to start against...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHenry Slade will win his first cap for England on Saturday after he and Exeter Chiefs teammate Geoff Parling were named in the side to face France at Twickenham on Saturday.Slade will partner Sam Burgess...
