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 ...
A tale of two Smiths: Fin solves England’s biggest problem to leave Marcus stuck in limbo
England recorded a dramatic 26-25 win over France to finally end a year of hurt in close games and they found their fly-half ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
England player ratings vs France: Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display
Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display - Steve Borthwick’s side ended losing run against Tier One ...
England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France
Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games ...
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The Smith conundrum that hangs over England
When he named his team for against Ireland though on Tuesday, there was one stark choice which could not be avoided - Marcus Smith or Fin Smith? Ultimately it wasn't a surprise that he opted for ...
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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 ...
My view is that Marcus Smith is a fly-half not a full-back and when everyone is fit, he has to be the first-choice playmaker. I do feel sorry for him that he keeps being moved from his best position.
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 ...
‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France
The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.
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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 ...