Selecting two of English rugby's most creative talents together in Marcus and Fin Smith would offer an extra dimension with the ball in hand, although Freddie Steward's demotion at full-back would ...

But Borthwick has backed Marcus Smith to step up again this season with ... We get on really well away from rugby. We talk about rugby a bunch, and see the game very similarly.

Marcus Smith has been the starting 10 in every one ... It is a strange aspect of the narrative around English - or British - rugby, that a creative genius of this type is often cast as a ...

Plus, why deploying Harlequin at 15 is the right call by England head coach Steve Borthwick Marcus Smith is poised to start ... that can all play international rugby to a high level.

Marcus Smith has started each of England’s last ... think we are blessed with three 10s that can all play international rugby to a high level,” Wigglesworth said. “Fin has had less chance ...

When England come back into camp on Wednesday, Steve Borthwick should take Marcus Smith to one side and tell ... boy having the 'best hair in world rugby' and there is an excruciating amount ...

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 ...

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"We're looking forward to being back at Allianz Stadium Twickenham in front of our home supporters, for what I am sure will be a great game of rugby." England: 15 Marcus Smith, 14 Tommy Freeman ...