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‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France

The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.

The Independent UK

Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch

Northampton star seen as a more strategic No10, with Quins man asked to provide a counter-attacking threat from deep

Evening Standard

Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch

Steve Borthwick believes having Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half can lift England against France on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

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Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls

Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half

The Independent UK

England vs France, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Steve Borthwick’s side have tough task to avenge Ireland defeat

Evening Standard

Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France

Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland

Evening Standard

England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash

England are poised to select both Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in the same starting team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend

The Guardian - UK

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England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France

Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.

The Independent UK

England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France

Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games

The Independent UK

Ireland 27-22 England: Six Nations player ratings

James Lowe stood out in a superb Irish backline while for England the Curry twins shone but the backs struggled

The Guardian - UK

Ireland vs England, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Defending champions out for Dublin revenge after Twickenham drama ruined Grand Slam hopes

Evening Standard

England pick Curry twins for Six Nations opener against Ireland as Cadan Murley makes debut

Flankers Tom and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time against the defending champions in Dublin

Evening Standard

Curry twins to start in tandem as England reveal team to face Ireland

The flankers are paired in the back row as Steve Borthwick hands a surprise debut to Cadan Murley on the wing

The Independent UK

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

England are underdogs facing defending champions Ireland in Dublin but their chances of producing an upset have increased with the news

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All change for England: Borthwick plots full-back role for talisman Marcus Smith

Under-pressure head coach is pondering big changes for the Six Nations campaign after a disappointing autumn

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith’s best role ahead of key Six Nations decision

Smith was among England’s most impressive performers in a disappointing autumn

The Guardian - UK

Pollock wows with try double in Northampton’s loss at Stade Français

Henry Pollock staked a claim for Steve Borthwick’s upcoming Six Nations squad announcement in Northampton’s 45-35 defeat by Stade Français

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Europe is testing ground as Borthwick looks for Six Nations winning blend

With Alex Mitchell back at scrum-half, England could turn their opener in Dublin into the start of a successful campaign

The Independent UK

Fin Smith’s last-gasp penalty helps Northampton Saints sink Bath in pulsating clash

Northampton Saints 35-34 Bath: A wild match threw up nine tries before a late, late penalty kick settled the contest

The Guardian - UK

Fin Smith shows England class to sink Bath at the last and save Saints’ season

Northampton Saints beat Bath 35-34 as fly-half Fin Smith showed promise for Steve Borthwick’s England before Six Nations with a last-gasp conversion

The Independent UK

Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins in annual festive treat

Harlequins 34-34 Leicester: Dan Cole’s final-minute try continued a streak of three draws between these two sides in the annual ‘Big Game’ at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Carreras runs the show as Gloucester end Northampton’s unbeaten home run

Northampton lost 17-25 to Gloucester at Franklin’s Gardens, with Santi Carreras confounding the Saints’ comeback hopes

The Guardian - UK

Modern Test margins can be wafer thin but winners and losers are clear

Springboks are head and shoulders above the chasing pack and the Autumn Nations Series has raised the stakes

The Independent UK

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

Three defeats from four games in November left England ruing their missed opportunities but there was encouragement to take from some aspects of their play

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