Dad's joy ahead of Fin Smith's 1st England start

Strap yourselves in for the Fin Smith era, England fans
When he emerges from the Twickenham tunnel on Saturday afternoon for his first start as England fly-half, Fin Smith will have countless well-wishers. Already, at 22, he has had a positive influence on many people.
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,
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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.
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Six Nations: England to start Fin Smith, Tom Willis vs France
England have made three personnel changes for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham with Fin Smith, Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Willis all starting while Marcus Smith is shifted to fullback.
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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.
England take Marcus Smith gamble for France clash as Fin Smith replaces him for first start
England will play Fin Smith at fly-half as the Northampton Saint gets his first international start with Marcus Smith dropping back to fullback for the Six Nations clash with 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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Smith using Wilkinson as inspiration as he is handed England 10 shirt
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England cannot possibly contain France – that’s why they rolled the dice with this team
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