England’s Marcus Smith full-back experiment is worth sticking with
It is not Steve Borthwick’s style to crow in post-match press conferences, even after a victory as rousing as England’s 26-25 ...
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Marcus Smith, Fin Smith and Tom Willis to start against France in selection gamble
Marcus Smith is poised to start at full-back for England against France as head coach Steve Borthwick shakes up the fly-half selection ahead of his side’s return to Twickenham on Saturday.
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Six Nations: England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in revamped backline against France at Allianz Stadium
England are considering playing Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half in their backline against France in the hope of igniting their Guinness Six Nations campaign on Saturday ...
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England take Marcus Smith gamble for France clash as Fin Smith replaces him for first start
England boss Steve Borthwick has taken a gamble with his selection as Marcus Smith drops to fullback with Fin Smith coming in to make his first Test start at fly-half this weekend. France head to ...
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Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
It will be an eighth cap for Fin Smith but his first in the run-on team as Marcus Smith ends a spell of eight starts in the flyhalf shirt. While not as flamboyant as his namesake, Fin Smith is ...
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England’s Marcus Smith full-back experiment is worth sticking with
On the top table at Twickenham, he was asked whether the triumph felt more satisfying for some bold selections in the build-up; namely starting Fin Smith at fly-half and moving Marcus Smith to ...