• Rugby

    Addict

    England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France

    https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/02/04/18/768036372c7840b8d16e9c7bfc7ef2c3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM4Nzc4ODAy-2.78177401.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp

    Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.

    Read more The Independent
    img

    Top 5 Rugby

    1.

    imgRugby Pass

    'The hardest thing for me…': Ruben Love on TJ Perenara's Hurricanes exit

    2.

    imgRugby Pass

    Beauden Barrett wary of rising Australian Super Rugby tides

    3.

    imgDaily Mail

    SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against France

    4.

    imgSky Sports

    Six Nations recap: Ireland, Scotland start with wins over England, Italy

    5.

    imgDaily Mail

    Steve Borthwick turns to Fin and Marcus Smith for crunch France clash - so can they move England up the Six Nations charts?

    6.

    imgRuck

    Sir Ian McGeechan picks all-time XV – includes England legend Martin Johnson

    7.

    imgRuck

    Danny Cipriani signs up to TV show with his former England teammates ex-wife

    8.

    imgRugby Pass

    Sacking Twickenham would reignite Shaun Edwards' Lions dream

    9.

    imgRuck

    "How do you stop Dupont?" – England's Richard Wigglesworth addresses the big question ahead of Six Nations clash

    10.

    imgThe Rugby Paper

    PODCAST (S4, E21): Six Nations opening round reaction + blockbuster R2 preview with Brett Igoe

    11.

    imgThe Guardian

    England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash

    12.

    imgRuck

    "I've been super impressed with him" – Fin Smith rumoured to start at 10 for England against France

    13.

    imgRugby Pass

    The incredible Six Nations stat that gives Wales hope

    14.

    imgBBC Sport

    Mapimpi banned over eye incident against Cardiff

    15.

    imgDaily Express

    England coach teases exciting Six Nations change vs France as Borthwick plans bold call

    16.

    imgThe Independent

    England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France

    17.

    imgRuck

    "There's evolution in attack" – Steve Borthwick: England head coach hopes team will click with Six Nations experience

    18.

    imgThe Independent

    England consider new role for Marcus Smith with Fin Smith in the frame for selection shake-up against France

    19.

    imgDaily Express

    Steve Borthwick considers radical England team selection move as pressure grows on job

    20.

    imgBalls

    Jim Hamilton Loved James Lowe Shithousery In 'Exceptional' England Showing

    More news Rugby

    Rugby

    Addict

    ×