Six Nations: Fin Smith's first England start at fly-half in game against France 'not a gamble', says captain Maro Itoje
England host France in Six Nations second round at Allianz Stadium on Saturday; Fin Smith handed first international start at fly-half as Steve Borthwick moves Marcus Smith to full-back in bold deviat
Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France
Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France - Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland
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
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.
Smith set to start at fly-half for England
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium.
Six Nations: France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert to start against England
Matthieu Jalibert will start at fly-half for France against England at Twickenham on Saturday in the absence of the suspended Romain Ntamack.
Fin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France
England have united Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time as they look to reignite their Guinness Six Nations title bid against France on Saturday. Fin Smith will make his first appearance in the number 10 jersey after winning all seven of his caps as a replacement,
Dad's joy ahead of Fin Smith's first England start
The father of a professional rugby player making his first international start has said he is "thrilled" by the news. Andrew Smith, father of fly-half Fin Smith, spoke ahead of England's Six Nations match against France,
Rugby-Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -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.
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Ireland pick Prendergast at fly-half for England game
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby retains Sam Prendergast at fly-half for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against ...
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Ireland predicted team v Scotland: Simon Easterby ignores ‘temptation’ to ‘silence the talk’ in fly-half battle
Defending champions Ireland come to Murrayfield in good spirits after a comeback win against England, but there are still ...
Six Nations: Why rugby 'mavericks' are a thing of the past
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France change two for England as Ntamack ban forces Galthie into fly-half decision
France have made two changes to their squad for 'Le Crunch' against England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium from the ...