# England backs need to prove worth

> England’s backs must show club form to earn World Cup selection.
- Title: England backs need to prove worth · The Rugby Paper | Shortify
- Summary: England’s backs must show club form to earn World Cup selection. Jeremy Guscott urges England coach Steve Borthwick to select attacking centres with strong…
- Keywords: england, steve borthwick, rugby world cup, nations championship, gloucester, will joseph, max ojomoh, jeremy guscott, sports, backs, need, prove
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/all/columnists/jeremy-guscott/496390/its-time-for-backs-to-prove-their-worth
- Author: Jeremy Guscott
- Published: 2026-11-01T04:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: england, steve borthwick, rugby world cup, nations championship, gloucester, will joseph, max ojomoh, jeremy guscott, sports
## England backs need selection
Jeremy Guscott urges England coach Steve Borthwick to select attacking centres with strong club performances for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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## Key takeaway

Jeremy Guscott urges England coach Steve Borthwick to select attacking centres with strong club performances for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.