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The six things Steve Borthwick must do to overhaul England and win the World Cup - with one year to go: Get Jack Willis and Shaun Edwards in, crack down on clubs, find midfield muscle... and a new captain?

A year out from the World Cup, the RFU's focus is now on how to maximise their chances of an upset Down Under. This is what Borthwick needs to do to get England firing.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Oct 1, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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