England star Marcus Smith given new role against France

Rugby-Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to 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.
‘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 to start at fly-half for England in Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham, Marcus Smith at full-back
Fin Smith will make his first Test start for England on Saturday, as head coach Steve Borthwick shakes things up with his starting XV to take on France at Twick
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.
Three England changes: First starts for Fin Smith, Tom Willis
Steve Borthwick has reacted to the Guinness Six Nations defeat in Ireland by making three changes to his England team to host France.
Fly-half Fin Smith to make first Test start against France
Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith will start for England for the first time in this weekend's 'Le Crunch' at Allianz Stadium, meaning a move to fullback for Marcus Smith.
Six Nations: England to start Marcus Smith, Fin Smith vs. France - sources
England head coach Steve Borthwick is planning to start both Marcus Smith and Fin Smith against France in their Six Nations clash on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.
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
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,
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 in the absence of the injured George Furbank.
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.
'I want to get the attack flowing' - Fin Smith
England confirm a positional switch with fly-half Fin Smith making his first Test start while Marcus Smith moves to full-back ...
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Smith using Wilkinson as inspiration as he is handed England 10 shirt
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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 ...
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 ...