Courtney Lawes will captain England for his 101st cap, in the absence of the suspended Owen Farrell, with Ben Earl at No 8
12. Manu Tuilagi 2. Jamie George 8. Ben Earl 20. Lewis Ludlam on the bench covering full-back, in the 11th hour experiment, there is a strong element of Borthwick throwing off a cloak of conservatism, maybe prompted by players’ input to the tactics.
If England can put pressure on the set-piece, and start moving the ball a lot more accurately as well as quickly, they have a chance to confound the general air of depression and make a winning start. “With an excellent week of preparation in Le Touquet, the players are now looking forward to starting their Rugby World Cup campaign under the lights in Marseille on Saturday,” Borthwick said.
“After a number of impressive performances in the last 12 months by Argentina, we know that the first game in our pool will provide a stern test. “This great tournament provides an excitingly special opportunity for our players, who I know, as ever, will be giving their all in front of our travelling support in the south of France.”
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