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Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London

If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025

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 · Feb 6, 2025

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 · Feb 6, 2025

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 24, 2024

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024

England team vs Japan: Tom Curry returns for autumn finale after latest concussion

George Furbank also returns for must-win clash at Twickenham, with Fin Smith and the uncapped Asher Opoku-Fordjour set for chances

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Cheslin Kolbe was superb for South Africa and Sam Underhill was exceptional but it was a struggle for the rest of the England pack

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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

England player ratings vs South Africa: Sam Underhill a machine but Freddie Steward struggles

England made a fast start at Allianz Stadium but Springboks proved too strong

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024