England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France.

Indeed, while Steward’s injury made a switch more straightforward it may have been that England were plotting to unleash twin playmakers against Fiji regardless. While the Harlequin has been at pains ...

Marcus and Fin Smith back in starting team Borthwick makes seven changes from 25-7 win over Australia Injured Itoje on bench for first time in eight years BAGSHOT, England, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Fullback ...

Marcus Smith has been recalled at full-back as one of seven changes to England's starting 15 for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series rugby international against Fiji at Twickenham. Smith, primarily a fly ...

So much for cohesion and continuity. The thought was that England would keep consistency in selection for Fiji to continue to build momentum into a campaign-defining encounter with the All Blacks; ...