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England Overhaul Nine Starters as Fin Smith Replaces Ford for Italy Test

The overhaul follows heavy defeats that ended England’s title bid, putting Steve Borthwick’s selection strategy under intense scrutiny.

Lewis Moody Reveals MND Diagnosis, Says Rugby’s Rewards Outweighed the Risks