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The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smith

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith’s best role ahead of key Six Nations decision

Smith was among England’s most impressive performers in a disappointing autumn

The Independent UK

Toulon overpower Harlequins to claim comfortable Champions Cup victory

Quins struggled against a powerful Toulon side, to further highlight physical difference between Top 14 and the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

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How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s Cole and Pollard thwart Harlequins in thrilling Big Game draw

A late Dan Cole try and Handré Pollard conversion off a post gave Leicester a deserved 34-34 draw in a nail-biting Big Game encounter at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins in annual festive treat

Harlequins 34-34 Leicester: Dan Cole’s final-minute try continued a streak of three draws between these two sides in the annual ‘Big Game’ at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Handré Pollard back at Twickenham and still enjoying pressure of big occasions

Leicester fly-half returns to scene of South Africa’s autumn triumph, where his opposite number is also a familiar face

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Motorsport

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

How will the November action have impacted upon Andy Farrell’s thanking as he begins work as Lions head coach?

The Independent UK

Commanders announce Inaugural Raise Awareness for Mental Health pregame panel

Commanders are inviting the fan base that will be attending Sunday's game to what they are announcing as the Inaugural Raise Awareness for Mental Health pregame panel.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Modern Test margins can be wafer thin but winners and losers are clear

Springboks are head and shoulders above the chasing pack and the Autumn Nations Series has raised the stakes

The Guardian - UK

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

Three defeats from four games in November left England ruing their missed opportunities but there was encouragement to take from some aspects of their play

The Independent UK

Borthwick’s new England are stuck in a time warp with few signs of change

Morale-boosting win over Japan cannot conceal issues facing a coach who could be running out of time

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith insists he is still developing despite praise from Eddie Jones

Jones, England’s head coach from 2015 to 2022, gave the 25-year-old his Test debut in 2021.

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The Independent UK

5 things England learned from a challenging autumn

England won one and lost three of their four Autumn Nations Series matches.

Evening Standard

England 59-14 Japan: Respite for Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones' inexperienced Brave Blossoms blown away

England ended five-match losing run in comprehensive fashion

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

The Independent UK

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

England 59-14 Japan: A full-strength England ran in nine tries to close a difficult November with a much-needed win

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The Guardian - UK

England must up the offloads against Japan in search of win

Japan present a thankless task but England still have plenty to play for - not least to reboot the regime

The Guardian - UK

The challenge for England is clear: they have to shut Japan out

After conceding 12 tries in three games, the defence will be under scrutiny at Twickenham and they need to stop the opposition scoring

The Independent UK

Tom Curry passed fit to start England’s clash with Japan on Sunday

George Furbank returns at full-back.

The Independent UK

England vs Japan team news: Tom Curry starts after concussion concerns as exciting youngster handed debut

Prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to make his debut off the bench with Steve Borthwick naming a strong side

WhatToWatch

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 — release date, players, what happens, episode guide, trailer and everything about the rugby series

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 arrives on Netflix to catch up with the players at the heart of the 2024 Six Nations action, including England’s Marcus Smith.

The Guardian - UK

England are not yet in crisis but Six Nations could be decisive for Borthwick

Defeat at the hands of South Africa was to be expected, but the Six Nations looms as kill or cure for the coach’s project

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats

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