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England Shakes Up Lineup for Six Nations Clash Against France

Marcus Smith moves to full-back as Fin Smith takes fly-half role, with Tom Willis set to bolster the back row for Saturday's match at Twickenham.

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Fin Smith is considered to be strong at bringing others into the game
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Marcus Smith could play at No 15 in the Six Nations for England against France (Photo: Getty)

Overview

  • Fin Smith will start at fly-half for England, marking his first time in the No. 10 jersey, while Marcus Smith shifts to full-back to provide attacking versatility.
  • Tom Willis is expected to start in the back row, replacing Ben Curry, as England aims to counter France's powerful forwards with heavier ball carriers.
  • The tactical changes reflect coach Steve Borthwick’s opponent-specific approach, designed to exploit France’s long kicking game and create opportunities in counter-attack situations.
  • Marcus Smith’s move to full-back is intended to leverage his broken-field running and playmaking abilities, complementing Fin Smith’s more measured, facilitating style at fly-half.
  • The match against France on Saturday at Twickenham is part of the Six Nations tournament, with England seeking to improve after a recent loss to Ireland.