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Wales chasing top spot in world rugby rankings
New Zelaand's heavy Rugby Championship loss to Australia has opened the door for Wales.Aug 10, 14:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Feddie-jones.jpg "Eddie Jones watches on during England training on March 15, 2019")
Injuries and 'altercations' disrupt England's World Cup buildup
A Rugby Football Union spokesperson has confirmed there was an "altercation" during a social event at the squad's heat and humidity training camp.Aug 10, 14:43
England vs. Wales: The key talking points
England had to make a trio of late changes.Aug 10, 14:43
England trio ruled out of Wales clash
Jonathan Joseph, Joe Cokanasiga and Lewis Ludlum are their replacements.Aug 10, 14:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F05%2Ftomos-williams.jpg "Tomos Williams in action for Wales on November 10, 2018")
Tomos Williams ruled out of England clash through injury
The Blues player suffered a shoulder injury during training.Aug 10, 10:07
Warren Gatland pays tribute to Alun Wyn Jones ahead of record Wales appearance
Jones is set to become his country's most capped player.Aug 9, 14:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F32%2Fwilli-heinz.jpg "Willi Heinz pictured in England training on August 8, 2019")
Willi Heinz to make England debut in World Cup warm-up against Wales
The 32-year-old has also been named England's vice-captain.Aug 9, 11:17
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Joe Launchbury: 'No room for complacency in England squad'
England name the 31 players bound for Japan on Monday.Aug 8, 14:50
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