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The loss of the skipper Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola in the early stage of the upcoming Rugby World Cup will not hamper England's chances in the tournament according to former international Will Greenwood.

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola set to miss the tournament opener against Argentina.

England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two Pool games in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign after he was handed a four-game suspension.

Recent red cards shown to England have only encouraged more question marks to resurface regarding player safety and the new tackle height laws in the community game.

England lost Billy Vunipola to red card as they were defeated 29-10 by Ireland in the World Cup warm-up game at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

England captain Owen Farrell will be discovering his fate on the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign on Tuesday.

To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.

World Rugby will appeal against the decision to overturn the red card given to Owen Farrell against Wales which could see the England captain miss the start of the World Cup.

Former Ireland and Munster back-row Alan Quinlan believes England will struggle to make an impact in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.

Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward said the decision to overturn Owen Farrell's red card has made rugby "a complete and utter laughing stock".

England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to play at the Rugby World Cup after his red card in Saturday's warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham was rescinded.

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France following an ankle injury.

England captain Owen Farrell will have to wait until Tuesday to learn about his fate ahead of the Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina following his recent red-card incident.

England captain Owen Farrell is in danger of missing the Rugby World Cup opener after being red-carded in their 19-17 win over Wales in the warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium.

The Esher Director of Rugby discusses England as well as how he and his club are supporting the fight against MND.

England will be looking for a response and a much-needed boost when Wales visit Twickenham while Scotland will be aiming to build on last weekend's excellent victory against France.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made 11 changes to the side ahead of their second World Cup warm-up fixture against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.

People will argue experience is vital heading into any major tournament but perhaps the lack of exciting and 'x-factor' players is leaving England supporters less than enthused heading into the Rugby World Cup.

Whilst the absence of Henry Slade from England's World Cup plans grabbed many headlines on Monday, the selection of Billy Vunipola was also a standout call made by Steve Borthwick.

Steve Borthwick has confirmed his official 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup but centre Henry Slade and back-row Alex Dombrandt miss the cut + what next for England's midfield.