England's World Cup preparation faces selection challenges
The short version
- Steve Borthwick is dealing with injury-related complications ahead of England's November Test.
- The Nations Championship matches against Australia and Japan are seen as the end of experimentation for England's World Cup preparations.
- There are just nine matches remaining before the World Cup, creating urgency in selection decisions.
- Borthwick must resolve fundamental selection questions during the upcoming Nations Championship games.
- The autumn fixtures present a selection dilemma as England prepares for the World Cup.
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