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Stuart Lancaster has floated the possibility of Sam Burgess making his England debut for the Saxons against the Irish Wolfhounds on January 30.

The November Autumn Internationals have finished with two of the best Northern Hemisphere teams beating two of the best Southern Hemisphere teams, is this the end of Southern Hemisphere dominance?

Head coach Stuart Lancaster expressed quiet satisfaction after England dealt with the pressure to claim a morale-boosting 26-17 victory over World Cup opponents Australia in the QBE International at Twickenham.

England coach Stuart Lancaster insists the superior consistency of Billy Twelvetrees has tipped the scales after handing the Gloucester centre the No.12 jersey at Owen Farrell’s expense ahead of Saturday’s clash with Australia.

Chris Robshaw admits England's autumn outlook hinges on one final assault at Twickenham and failure against Australia would leave two months to stew over a dismal QBE Series.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed he will retain George Ford at fly-half for Saturday's QBE International against Australia, but Owen Farrell's place is now under pressure.

Australia winger Adam Ashley-Cooper believes Saturday's QBE International against England will give the Wallabies a strong taste of what is to come at the World Cup next year.

England number eight Billy Vunipola has been replaced by Thomas Waldrom in the squad preparing for Saturday's QBE International against Australia because of concussion.

Steffon Armitage still has a burning ambition to play for England again and believes he is "100 per cent a better player" than when he last represented the Red Rose.

Over a week on from a thoroughly disenchanting loss to New Zealand at Twickenham, England found themselves in the same situation once again, underperforming and losing to one of the best sides in the world on home turf.

There is plenty of rugby union for fans around the world to debate this coming weekend. Talking Rugby Union have shared several articles this week, centred on Stuart Lancaster and his England team.

Stuart Lancaster has warned his England team that Samoa will arrive at Twickenham determined to win their "cup final".

There’s no doubt that since advent of professionalism in 1995, Rugby Union has developed into one of the most physically demanding and impressive sports on the planet.

Stuart Lancaster may think he has been unlucky with injuries this autumn series to date but perhaps it has given him an opportunity to improve the depth of England's squad for #RWC2015.

Former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes England need to be "harder on themselves publicly" after suffering five consecutive Test defeats but insists Stuart Lancaster is still leading the side in the right direction.

England number eight Billy Vunipola insists Samoa will "smell blood" when they arrive at Twickenham for Saturday's QBE International.

The November Autumn Internationals Round 3 saw some close matches with the damp conditions keeping the scores close in most games.

England's faltering build-up to the 2015 World Cup continued after South Africa inflicted a pressure-building fifth successive defeat on Stuart Lancaster's team.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster admitted to breathing a huge sigh of relief at being able to include Courtney Lawes in his starting XV for this Saturday’s clash with South Africa.

Physicality will be the word of the day on Saturday 15th November as the Springboks arrive at Twickenham Stadium, hurting and on the bounce back, what a prospect that is for the 23 English men in crisp white shirts with red roses on them.