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England get set for World Cup blast off

By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLAND stars have issued a World Cup warning to their big Southern Hemisphere rivals on the eve of a November filled with crucial and brutal international battles. Just a year off from the big kick-off in Australia…

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach the upcoming World Cup final in Sydney.
England's squad faces a challenging series of November international matches against Southern Hemisphere rivals.
Head coach Steve Borthwick is preparing to name his squad for the Nations Championship.

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England players George Furbank and Theo Dan have expressed strong confidence in their team's chances ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Australia. As head coach Steve Borthwick prepares to announce his squad for the Nations Championship, the players believe England can reach the tournament final in Sydney.

The comments come ahead of a competitive November international schedule against major Southern Hemisphere opponents. The team aims to replicate the success of England's 2003 World Cup victory in Sydney, with players maintaining an upbeat outlook ahead of the tournament cycle.

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England get set for World Cup blast off

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