England star Marcus Smith given new role against France

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.
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.
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 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
If Marcus Smith is ever going to start at full-back, France is the game
On balance, Steve Borthwick’s first selection curveball of the Six Nations was successful. While the line-out was compromised, a back row compromising the Curry twins and Ben Earl embodied the energy and effort that allowed England to stay in touch with Ireland until the hour mark.
Fin Smith starts at fly-half for England against France in Six Nations
Fin Smith and Marcus Smith are both in England's backline for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham, with Fin Smith starting at fly-half for the first time. Fin Smith is seen as the more tactical fly-half,
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).
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England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France - Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his ...