MARSEILLE, France : England flanker Tom Curry has been picked for their World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday despite not playing any rugby since suffering a hamstring injury in May, while there was also a surprise start for scrumhalf Alex Mitchell.Curry, one of the stars of England’s run to th
MARSEILLE, France : England flanker Tom Curry has been picked for their World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday despite not playing any rugby since suffering a hamstring injury in May, while there was also a surprise start for scrumhalf Alex Mitchell.
Jonny May, a late addition to the squad after Anthony Watson's injury, starts at right wing, with Elliot Daly on the left. Mitchell, who was called up to the squad only after injury ruled out Jack van Poortvliet, starts at scrumhalf, with veteran Danny Care on the bench.
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