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

France team to face England in Six Nations
France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named the following team to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday:
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.
Smith set to start at fly-half for England
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium.
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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 out-half since the 2023 World Cup but he could be moved to full-back for Saturday’s Twickenham showdown to accommodate his namesake’s promotion to the starting XV.
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