The World Cup clues offered by Steve Borthwick ahead of England’s crucial autumn

England rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has approximately 10 Tests remaining before he must name his squad for the Rugby World Cup, making the upcoming autumn international series a critical period for player selection. Journalist Harry Latham-Coyle analyses the clues Borthwick has offered regarding his World Cup thinking and which players need to prove their worth. Time is described as tight for fringe squad members to make their case for inclusion in the final tournament squad.