England star Marcus Smith given new role against France

Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick excited for England's Fin, Marcus Smith combo
England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
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
If Marcus Smith is ever going to start at full-back, France is the game
On balance, Steve Borthwick’s first selection curveball of the Six Nations was successful. While the line-out was compromised, a back row compromising the Curry twins and Ben Earl embodied the energy and effort that allowed England to stay in touch with Ireland until the hour mark.
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
Fin Smith starts at fly-half for England against France in Six Nations
Fin Smith and Marcus Smith are both in England's backline for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham, with Fin Smith starting at fly-half for the first time. Fin Smith is seen as the more tactical fly-half,
Fin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France
Head coach Steve Borthwick has made a total of five changes, two of them positional, for the Six Nations fixture at Allianz Stadium.
‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France
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.
Fin Smith among three England changes for France Six Nations clash
Marcus Smith will start Saturday’s huge Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham as England‘s full-back, with Northampton Saints’ Fin Smith handed his first start at No 10 in a major tactical shift.
Six Nations 2025: England pick Marcus Smith and Fin Smith as Tom Willis and Ollie Sleightholme come in against France
Steve Borthwicks England host France at Twickenham in Six Nations Round Two following 27-22 loss to Ireland in Dublin last week; fly-half Fin Smith, No 8 Tom Willis and wing Ollie Sleightholme start,
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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 ...
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Sam Prendergast's Post-Match Comment On Marcus Smith Has Us All Feeling Old
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