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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France
Fin and Marcus Smith are expected to start England’s Six Nations showdown against France on Saturday. England head into the ...
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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 key changes to his England side to face France with the head coach once again going for some ...
Six Nations LIVE: England star dropped by Borthwick as France hero discovers ban fate
England attack coach Steve Wigglesworth has hailed Antoine Dupont and compared the France fly-half to NFL star Patrick ...
England preparing major Six Nations switch for France clash to get campaign back on track after Ireland defeat
ENGLAND will unleash a double dose of Smiths against France on Saturday – hoping the duo will be even hotter than the Curry twins. Coach Steve Borthwick has opted to give Northampton stand ...
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Romain Ntamack to miss France's Six Nations 'Le Crunch' showdown with England through suspension following red card
France have received a blow ahead of their Six Nations clash against England with confirmation that suspended fly-half Romain ...
Starting the Smiths together is a daring and risky move by Steve Borthwick - but also a reflection of a different tactical challenge against France, writes CHRIS FOY
Perhaps they will make a difference - and it won't be so strange for them to operate in tandem in the Six Nations encounter ...
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David Campese: England risk being ‘rinsed’ by France’s ‘firepower’ in Steve Borthwick’s ‘last chance saloon’
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