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Willi Heinz and Lewis Ludlam were two surprise World Cup inclusions, but over the last 12 months, they have experienced their club sides upset the odds and now they are following suit with England.

England coach Eddie Jones reckons Wales are among the favourites to lift the World Cup scheduled in Japan next month following their rise to the number one position in World Rugby Rankings.

Wales have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings after they went on to defeat England 13-6 in the World Cup warm-up game at Principality Stadium on Saturday.

England coach Eddie Jones has handed wing Ruaridh McConnochie his first start in the upcoming World Cup warm-up game against Wales scheduled in Cardiff this weekend.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named Dan Biggar at fly-half for their second World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs wing Jack Nowell said he is targetting a return in England's final World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Newcastle on 6th September.

England coach Eddie Jones has named uncapped Bath fullback Ruaridh McConnochie in the 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup that kicks-off in Japan next month.

Join TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal as they react to England's Rugby World Cup announcement.

England brought an end to Wales' winning streak as they completed a 33-19 win in their World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.

England will miss the services of Henry Slade, Sam Underhill and Ruaridh McConnochie for the upcoming World Cup warm-up game against Wales to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.

England coach Eddie Jones has named five uncapped players in the matchday squad for the opening World Cup warm-up game against Wales to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.

Having made his debut against Wales and faced Warren Gatland’s side during the disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign, George Ford is looking forward to facing England’s old rivals again on Sunday.

Maro Itoje certainly looks like an imposing person out on the field. Off it, it is clear that the Saracens star is anything but.

Neal Hatley has insisted England’s opening World Cup warm-up match against Wales will not have a major impact on squad selection.

With England first Rugby World Cup warm-up game taking place this Sunday, Talking Rugby Union’s Joe Harvey learnt more about one of England’s uncapped players, Ruaridh McConnochie.

Former England international James Haskell believes Gloucester's Danny Cipriani should be a part of the red rose team's World Cup campaign that kicks-off next month in Japan.

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed 33-man squad for the upcoming World Cup warm-up game against Wales to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 11th August.

England’s Rugby Union side watched on as Eoin Morgan lifted the Cricket World Cup last month and Eddie Jones’ men will be keen for similar glory in Japan this autumn.

With Eddie Jones set to name his final World Cup squad on August 12th, one of England’s most experienced players is continuing to fight for his spot on the plane to Japan.

England international Brad Shields will be out of action for six weeks following his latest injury setback.