England, Marcus Smith

My two big fears about England switching Marcus Smith to full-back
Smith’s heart is not at full-back, and with Fin Smith set to play No 10 against France it could be the change that dictates Steve Borthwick’s future
England consider new role for Marcus Smith with Fin Smith in the frame for selection shake-up against France
Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games
England’s attack plan with Marcus Smith at its core is designed to punch Ireland in the face
At their warm-weather training camp in Girona, England are running a drill. Over and over again their back line move the ball to determine which lines players are running off each other. In the bid to fast-track cohesion it is a mechanism to highlight any stark differences.
Marcus Smith, Fin Smith and Tom Willis to start against France in selection gamble
Behind them, Marcus Smith, who last started a Test for England at full-back in the 2023 World Cup play-off victory over Argentina, is set to wear the 15 jersey to counteract France’s long kicking game in the absence of the injured George Furbank.
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France - Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.
Six Nations: England to start Marcus Smith, Fin Smith vs. France - sources
England head coach Steve Borthwick is planning to start both Marcus Smith and Fin Smith against France in their Six Nations clash on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.
Smith set to start at fly-half for England
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France ...
Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France
Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France - Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to ...
Ollie Sleightholme to start on wing for England against France
Exclusive: Northampton wing has been called up after Cadan Murley suffered foot injury during his Test debut against Ireland ...
England cannot possibly contain France – that’s why they rolled the dice with this team
The selection of Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in the England backline is not a horses-for-courses selection to face France, it ...
England vs France, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds
Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds - Steve Borthwick’s side have tough task to avenge ...
The Smith conundrum that hangs over England
Thanks to Marcus Smith's versatility and Fin Smith's continuing rise, England's fly-half debate is far from settled.
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Steve Borthwick set to make radical changes as England ditch Ireland tactics ahead of next Six Nations clash
Steve Borthwick is set to make some big calls when England's team is officially named for their Six Nations game with France.