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Lawrence and Daly omitted from England's squad as World Cup nears

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:11 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Lawrence and Daly omitted from England's squad as World Cup nears

Summary

Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly have lost their central contracts and are notable omissions from England’s 25-man squad announced by head coach Steve Borthwick. With the Rugby World Cup set for next year, the decision reflects Borthwick's strategic selections as the team prepares. Neither player participated in this summer’s Three Nations Championship, with Daly nursing an arm injury. Their absence marks a significant shift in England's preparations for the upcoming tournament.

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•Lawrence and Daly both lost England central contracts.
•Neither player featured in the Three Nations Championship.
•Steve Borthwick's squad decisions are aimed at World Cup preparations.
•Daly has been recovering from an arm injury.

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2:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lawrence and Daly lose England central contracts as Borthwick looks to World Cup

What they're saying

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Duo are notable omissions from England’s 25-man list Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour both included Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly have both lost their central contracts with Steve Borthwick omitting the pair from his 25-man squad a year before England’s World Cup campaign begins. Neither Lawrence nor Daly - who was nursing an arm injury - featured in this summer’s three Nations Championship matches but both were prominent during the Six Nations and are the standout exclusions of Borthwick’s selections which point towards his thinking for next year’s World Cup squad. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Gerard Meagher

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