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Marcus Smith gives namesake Fin the kicking tee – and England’s No 10 baton too
England’s 26-25 victory over France bathes Fin Smith in a glorious light as Marcus Smith struggles in the No 15 role ...
The Daily Telegraph3d
England’s Marcus Smith full-back experiment is worth sticking with
On the top table at Twickenham, he was asked whether the triumph felt more satisfying for some bold selections in the build-up; namely starting Fin Smith at fly-half and moving Marcus Smith to ...
England player ratings vs France: Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display
Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display - Steve Borthwick’s side ended losing run against Tier One ...
The Mirror4d
England's new starter "should allow the team to benefit" as gamble made vs France
World Cup winner Matt Dawson believes Marcus Smith is better utilised ... but it gives your combinations more of a chance." Fin Smith himself said on BBC's Rugby Union Weekly: "If I can get ...
The Independent3d
A tale of two Smiths: Fin solves England’s biggest problem to leave Marcus stuck in limbo
In 80 minutes of rugby ... His namesake Marcus – who had a torrid day after being moved to full-back – is renowned for his flamboyance and creativity, yet it was the younger Smith who was ...
Rugby-Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to France on Saturday, with ...