The rugby newswire has been buzzing throughout the Summer Test Series. Criticism and cynicism from fans and pundits over who's going to get into the World Cup squad, and who will be left out. 

We can crown yet another World Rugby #1 this weekend as the final pre-World Cup test matches get underway.

This is it: the final runout for World Cup teams before the big dance begins on September 20 in Tokyo. 

England have selected from outside their World Cup squad for Friday's final warm-up match against Italy by naming Joe Marchant at outside center in a "mix-and-match selection".

Leonardo Ghiraldini is set to return from injury with the experienced hooker included on Sunday in Italy's largely youthful squad which features 23 tournament debutants for next month's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

England coach Eddie Jones believes off-field problems will be part and parcel of his side's Rugby World Cup campaign after his surprise move in leaving out center Ben Te'o from his squad for Japan.

Eddie Jones has named his England Rugby World Cup squad early, looking to solidify his team's unity with three pre-RWC test matches to go.

England scrum-half Ben Youngs believes the side will benefit from knowing as soon as Monday who has made it into their squad for next month's Rugby World Cup.

The Italian national team has arrived in Ireland for the two sides' clash this Saturday, and the players were treated to a nice barbecue in Limerick.

It's make or break time for players seeking a place in Eddie Jones' World Cup side.