England to start Marcus Smith, Fin Smith vs France - sources

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 Steve Borthwick’s future
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.
The positional switch England are considering for Marcus Smith
England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France.
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 to determine which lines players are running off each other. In the bid to fast-track cohesion it is a mechanism to highlight any stark differences.
Marcus Smith, Fin Smith and Tom Willis to start against France in selection gamble
Behind them, Marcus Smith, who last started a Test for England at full-back in the 2023 World Cup play-off victory over Argentina, is set to wear the 15 jersey to counteract France’s long kicking game in the absence of the injured George Furbank.
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France - Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.
Six Nations: England to start Marcus Smith, Fin Smith vs. France - sources
England head coach Steve Borthwick is planning to start both Marcus Smith and Fin Smith against France in their Six Nations clash on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.
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