France, England and Fin Smith

England player ratings vs France: Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display
England ignited their Six Nations’ hopes with a last-gasp victory over France. Elliot Daly was England’s hero, scoring a try in the dying moments and Fin Smith converted it to secure a 26-25 victory for Steve Borthwick’s side.
England vs France: Steve Borthwick praises Fin Smith after win
England coach Steve Borthwick has praised fly-half Fin Smith and hailed all his players' character following their 26-25 win over France at Twickenham on Saturday.
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.
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 match-day squad to face France on Saturday.
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 consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France in the hope of igniting their Guinness Six Nations. Marcus Smith has been first choice fly-half since the 2023 World Cup but he could be moved to full-back for Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown to accommodate his namesake’s promotion to the starting XV.
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 as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch
Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch - Northampton star seen as a more strategic No10, with Quins man asked to provide a counter-attack
Six Nations 2025: Antoine Dupont wary of Fin Smith and Marcus Smith threat in England vs France
England made three changes to their side for Saturdays Six Nations home game with France, with Fin Smith, Tom Willis and Ollie Sleightholme coming in to start; Smiths introduction is likely to change
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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.
Dad's joy ahead of Fin Smith's first England start
Andrew Smith (third from left) is excited but nervous to see Fin (second left) make his first England start The father of a professional rugby player making his first international start has said he is "thrilled" by the news.
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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 ...
Super Stream 59 | Former Eagles player Marcus Smith joins Radio Row
Bill Anderson is live from New Orleans for Day 3 of Super Stream 59 and catches up with former Eagles player Marcus Smith ...