Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they will be determined to finish on a high against Pool D winners England in Lille on Saturday.
Here the PA news agency examines five talking points ahead of England’s last match before the knockout phase.
England go full bore
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KO: 16:45 BST | Tune in on ITV#ENGvSAM | #RWC2023
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 5, 2023
Steve Borthwick takes satisfaction in repeating his mantra that the next match is all that counts, but by going full bore against Samoa he has revealed his selection thinking for the quarter-final against probable opponents Fiji. One or two adjustments aside, this is the starting XV that will take the field in Marseille on Sunday week, shaped around the generalship of George Ford and Owen Farrell.
Back in the saddle
History beckons for beefed up Farrell
England know their strengths
Manu’s special moment
