Steve Borthwick insists England will continue with their current tactics. Photo: Denis Charlet/AFP
England kick off the 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign. against Argentina this weekend amid a dismal form that has resulted in five defeats in six Tests.
This means the Puma are seen as marginal favorites to win in Marseille on Saturday against a weakened England without Owen. Farrell and Billy Vunipola, both suspended for dangerous tackles last month.
Argentina are two places up in the world rankings and England know that if they switch again to the side that stormed Twickenham in November, they will have no room to maneuver in the remaining Group D matches.
The defense was a worrying soft spot, with 30 missed attempts in nine games since Kevin Sinfield took over Steve Borthwick's coaching team.
But the return of Tom's talisman will exacerbate the situation. Curry after recovering from an ankle injury.
Curry missed all four warm-up tests with a sprained joint during training in early August, but is now ready to make his first appearance since the Gallagher Premier League final in May. Indeed, the influential 25-year-old is so valuable to England — especially in defense — that they are willing to put him right in the back row.
Sinfield also revealed that Marcus Smith is still an option. at full-back when the England team tries to ignite an attack. But isn't it too experimental for a key match of the World Cup?
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