When invited to praise the performance of Marcus Smith, back to his twinkle-toed best in England’s controlled demolition of Italy, Steve Borthwick was reticent. Appearing faintly irritated by the ...

Marcus Smith returns to England's starting XV at full-back and Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre for the Six Nations ...

Tommy Freeman, in good form on the wing, is picked at 13 as Steve Borthwick shakes up his backline combination ...

Ben Youngs believes ball-in-hand rugby must define England's evolution ... conversion at the death to win the match for Scotland. Marcus Smith, England's fly-half at the start of the Six Nations ...

Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the biggest takes from the weekend as France spoiled Ireland's party and Marcus Smith proved excellent at fullback.

Score and updates from Six Nations as Marcus Smith on early after injury - Can Steve Borthwick’s side secure a third consecutive win?

Steve Borthwick has announced a daring re-shuffle for England’s trip to Cardiff, with Marcus Smith reinstated at full ... following his century appearance. Young back-row forward Henry Pollock ...

Marcus Smith returns ... squad," Borthwick told Rugby Union Weekly. "It's a privilege to have him in the England squad." England line-up to face Wales England: M Smith; Roebuck, Freeman, Dingwall ...

The back row is also remodelled with Ben Curry promoted as Tom Willis drops to a bench that includes a potential debutant in young flanker ... 14 Tom Roebuck; 15 Marcus Smith.