Team Selection Team Performance Player Analysis Pool Play England vs. Samoa England's performance Scrumhalf position Coach Steve Borthwick's comments Pool D Performance Team Dynamics Player Performance Team Progression Marcus Smith Steve Borthwick George Ford Owen Farrell Freddie Steward England XV South Africa Scrums Rugby World Cup 2019 Rugby World Cup 2023 Coaching and Preparation Confidence and Unbeaten Record Coaches and Preparation Quarter-final Tournament Performance Lineup Semi-Finals Smart Tactics Precise Execution Agonizing Exits Trophy Revenge Coaching