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.
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.
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.
Six Nations 2025: England pick Marcus Smith and Fin Smith as Tom Willis and Ollie Sleightholme come in against France
Steve Borthwicks England host France at Twickenham in Six Nations Round Two following 27-22 loss to Ireland in Dublin last week; fly-half Fin Smith, No 8 Tom Willis and wing Ollie Sleightholme start,
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
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 the hope of igniting their Guinness Six Nations. Marcus Smith has been first choice fly-half since the 2023 World Cup but he could be moved to full-back for Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown to accommodate his namesake’s promotion to the starting XV.
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.
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).
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,
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‘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.