"Not in the squad" - Fans pick their England XV for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

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Friday, 28 July 2023 at 10:55
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It's the 'million dollar question' that no-one can answer right now... what is England's best starting XV?
With attention turning to this Autumn's upcoming event, Rugby Inside Line have asked their audience to pick the best starting XV.
Interestingly, two of the players selected in the poll last month have already been released by head coach Steve Borthwick.
Check out the full selection made by supporters below.

Fans pick England XV for World Cup:

BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)

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Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

14. Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers)

11. Max Malins (Saracens)

CENTRES:

13. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)

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Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)

HALFBACKS:

10. Owen Farrell (Saracens)

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Owen Farrell (c) of the Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK

9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)

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2. Jamie George (Saracens)

3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)

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5 .Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)

BACK-ROW:

6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)

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Tom Curry of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

7. Jack Willis (Toulouse)

8. Zach Mercer (Montpellier)

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