Marcus Smith Returns as England Revamps Lineup for Six Nations Finale
Steve Borthwick makes bold changes, including Tommy Freeman at centre and Tom Roebuck's first start, as England eyes a bonus-point win over Wales to stay in title contention.
- Marcus Smith is recalled to the starting lineup at full-back, with Elliot Daly shifting to the left wing and Tom Roebuck earning his first Test start on the right wing.
- Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre in place of the injured Ollie Lawrence, forming a new midfield partnership with Fraser Dingwall.
- Luke Cowan-Dickie replaces Jamie George at hooker, while Ben Curry joins his twin brother Tom in the back row, with Ben Earl shifting to No. 8.
- Uncapped 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock is set to make his debut from the bench, while George Ford returns to the squad for his 99th cap opportunity.
- England needs a bonus-point win against Wales and a Scotland victory over France later in the day to secure their first Six Nations title since 2020.