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 ...
Inside England's big experiment for France clash at Six Nations
England's bold positional experiments, the latest of which is deploying Marcus Smith at full-back, have sparked debate ...
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 ...
Steve Borthwick tells Marcus Smith: Be a game-changer against France
Steve Borthwick has tasked Marcus Smith with changing the game from full-back after dropping Freddie Steward from his ...
Six Nations: Why rugby 'mavericks' are a thing of the past
The Six Nations includes some of rugby's best and brightest playmakers, but the days of seeing them as "mavericks" are over, Tom Hamilton writes.
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France - Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to ...
Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls
Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls - Marcus Smith is moved to ...
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 ...
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 ...