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How England hope to unlock their attacking game — by dropping Marcus Smith

The enigmatic Harlequins playmaker has been given a bench role in Steve Borthwick’s side to face Italy

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

England lineup vs Italy announced as Marcus Smith is dropped in dramatic shake-up

Head coach Steve Borthwick has opted to make three changes

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

England drop Marcus Smith to bench as Henry Slade axed for Italy clash

Henry Slade is also left out of the backline as Elliot Daly and Fraser Dingwall come in

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

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Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his side’s spluttering attack by axing the Harlequins playmaker

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Scotland are a joy to watch but still can’t deliver what they promise

Van der Merwe and Kinghorn shine again only for the Scots to be bullied out of fifth successive Calcutta Cup victory

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025

How England are plotting to stop ‘world-class’ Finn Russell and end Calcutta Cup woe

No player has caused England more torment in recent years than the Scotland fly-half, but Steve Borthwick’s side are confident they can stop him

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Cohesion, connections and cutting edge: Why England are building around a Northampton Saints spine

Four of England’s backline starters in the Six Nations win over France came from the reigning Premiership champions

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

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England 26-25 France: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Tom Curry and Fin Smith inspire dramatic victory for hosts while Peato Mauvaka exemplified bungling visitors

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025

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 · Feb 4, 2025

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 · Feb 4, 2025

Marcus Smith needs more to work with from England than his own magic moments

If England can tighten up and not rely so much on individual brilliance, they’ll have a chance in their Six Nations clash with Ireland

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025

Henry Slade confident England have fixed defence after sloppy autumn

Steve Borthwick’s players ‘know what we’re doing’ by taking more hands-on approach after a disappointing November campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 28, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Exeter finally get first Premiership win with nervy Gloucester triumph

Exeter 22-15 Gloucester: The Chiefs won at the ninth time of asking this season to climb off the bottom of the table

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

‘Better than sex’: Exeter hold off Gloucester to end 232-day wait for win

Exeter beat Gloucester 22-15 despite a second-half wobble, with the hosts earning their first league win for 232 days

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024

England 59-14 Japan: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Jamie George scored two tries while Tommy Freeman and Ollie Lawrence also impressed in welcome victory

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024

England demolish Japan in Autumn Nations farewell to end losing streak

Steve Borthwick’s side ended their disappointing calendar year with a win over Japan after going five games without victory

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win

Steve Borthwick’s side answered a few questions about their direction but ultimately fell to a 29-20 defeat against the Springboks

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa

England were beaten 29-20 by the back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners at Twickenham.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England

England 20-29 South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe scored twice as the Springboks prevailed in a ferocious contest

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

England will not ‘shut up shop’ against South Africa, insists Henry Slade

Henry Slade has said England are looking to banish their autumn frustrations at South Africa’s expense this Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

England will not move away from their DNA to match South Africa – Henry Slade

Slade insists England must continue to broaden their horizons – even against the Springboks.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

‘We don’t have any contact’: England will not benefit from Jones’ Springboks links

England will not be benefiting from the insider knowledge of their former Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones this weekend

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