Former World Cup winner Jason Robinson has insisted England can still have a positive tournament next month despite their disappointing recent form.
A 30-22 defeat by Fiji last weekend was England's first loss to the Islanders in eight meetings and the first time they have fallen to a current tier-two team.A poor build-up to the World Cup has seen Borthwick's team win three times in nine Tests - and with injury and suspension problems to deal with, their critical Pool D opener against Argentina is only a week away.
'While going all the way might be beyond England, Robinson is picking two other members of the Six Nations to challenge for the title.'I really believe this is going to be one of the most open World Cups there's ever been and I can't wait for it to start,' he added. 'Having watched South Africa recently, they've been so, so good, a very powerful team. I think they are the ones to watch.
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