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
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.
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
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,
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.
Saints fly-half Smith handed first England start in clash with France
Fin Smith is one of four Saints stars selected by England to start in the huge Guinness Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday (kick-off 4.45pm).
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.
Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France
Fin and Marcus Smith are expected to start England ’s Six Nations showdown against France on Saturday. England head into the game at Twickenham looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland last week in their opening game of the Six Nations.
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.
Rugby union positions: All you need to know
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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 ...
BBC The Repair Shop's rare Welsh rugby jersey restoration sees 'electrifying' player's relatives moved to tears following 'mortifying' mistake
The historic Welsh rugby shirt belonged to Bryan Richards, who was a former fly half for the Welsh rugby union team during ...
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.
Rugby-French flyhalf Ntamack suspended for England clash
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will miss this weekend's Six Nations match with England after his red card against Wales was ...
France fly half Romain Ntamack suspended for England clash after red card - but set for speedy Six Nations return
France fly half Romain Ntamack will miss the Six Nations clash with England after his red card against Wales, but will be ...