Marcus Smith is brilliant but Fin Smith is a better fit at fly-half
Even in the last ten minutes after Fin Baxter’s try, they mustered the ability to score and put the game once more in the ...
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Marcus Smith gives namesake Fin the kicking tee – and England’s No 10 baton too
England’s 26-25 victory over France bathes Fin Smith in a glorious light as Marcus Smith struggles in the No 15 role ...
A tale of two Smiths: Fin solves England’s biggest problem to leave Marcus stuck in limbo
Fin solves England’s biggest problem to leave Marcus stuck in limbo - England recorded a dramatic 26-25 win over France to ...
England’s Marcus Smith full-back experiment is worth sticking with
It is not Steve Borthwick’s style to crow in post-match press conferences, even after a victory as rousing as England’s 26-25 ...
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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 ...
England risk another Ford-Farrell muddle with Fin and Marcus Smith
I floated the idea that England coach Steve Borthwick might be one of those generals who is not lucky. On Saturday, at the ...
England’s attack plan with Marcus Smith at its core is designed to punch Ireland in the face
At their warm-weather training camp in Girona, England are running a drill. Over and over again their back line move the ball ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
England consider new role for Marcus Smith with Fin Smith in the frame for selection shake-up against France
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 fr ...
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England’s Marcus Smith full-back experiment is worth sticking with
On the top table at Twickenham, he was asked whether the triumph felt more satisfying for some bold selections in the build-up; namely starting Fin Smith at fly-half and moving Marcus Smith to ...