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The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smith

England bid to bounce back against improving Italy – Six Nations talking points

The two nations go head to head in the Six Nations on Sunday

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick’s priority is to identify his most effective England line-up

Italy come to Twickenham with rising hopes but England’s XV suggests they are taking little for granted

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as top Welsh rugby signing leaves for France and Ireland star's dad hit by truck

The latest rugby headlines ahead of a busy Six Nations round

Wales Online

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Steve Borthwick ignoring outside noise over Owen Farrell-Marcus Smith debate after Italy Six Nations call

England coach vows to listen most closely to coaches Kevin Sinfield and Nick Evans on divisive topic

Evening Standard

Honeymoon blow prepares England boss Borthwick for benching Smith

London (AFP) - Steve Borthwick said the memory of being dropped by England while on honeymoon had steeled him for demoting Marcus Smith to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations international against Italy at Twickenham.

AFP

Owen Farrell takes on fly-half duties for England’s Six Nations clash with Italy

Marcus Smith has been dropped to accommodate Farrell’s move from inside centre to the number 10 jersey

The Independent UK

England’s Borthwick drops Smith for Italy clash and empathises with ‘hurt’

Head coach Steve Borthwick has broken up the Smith-Farrell partnership for Sunday’s Six Nations match against Italy

The Guardian - UK

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Steve Borthwick recalled his honeymoon heartache when dropping key England stars

Steve Borthwick learned he had lost the England captaincy while on his honeymoon so knows just how hard it is to receive bad news

Daily Mirror

Marcus Smith must make way as England revamp midfield before Italy showdown

Smith has been demoted to the bench to accommodate Owen Farrell’s selection at fly-half.

The Independent UK

Six Nations: Returning Henry Slade holds key to one-off England reshuffle, says Steve Borthwick

Slade will partner Ollie Lawrence in new-look midfield against Italy with Owen Farrell at 10 and Marcus Smith dropped

Evening Standard

England opt for Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy clash

London (AFP) - England captain Owen Farrell has replaced the benched Marcus Smith at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

AFP

Marcus Smith joins list of high-profile Six Nations casualties

The England fly-half missed out as head coach Steve Borthwick responded to an opening loss against Scotland

The Independent UK

Italy expect ‘more direct and unified’ test from England – boss Kieran Crowley

The Azzurri suffered late heartbreak in their Six Nations opener against France

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as Ken Owens vows Wales will bounce back at Murrayfield and England explain huge Marcus Smith call

The rugby evening headlines for Friday February 10 on the eve of a huge weekend of Six Nations action

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Evening Standard

Marcus Smith dropped for England vs Italy Six Nations clash as Owen Farrell reverts to fly-half

Steve Borthwick breaks up divisive playmaker axis for must-win Twickenham contest

AFP

England opt for Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy Six Nations clash

London (AFP) - England captain Owen Farrell has replaced the benched Marcus Smith at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

AFP

England bench Smith as Farrell moves to fly-half against Italy

London (AFP) - Marcus Smith has been dropped to the bench, with England captain Owen Farrell named at fly-half for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham.

Daily Mirror

Marcus Smith dropped by Steve Borthwick for England's Six Nations Clash against Italy

Owen Farrell will be England's fly-half for the Red Rose's clash against Italy in the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick dropped Marcus Smith following the opening-day defeat to Scotland

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith dropped by England as Owen Farrell starts at fly-half against Italy

Smith drops to the bench while Owen Farrell will start at fly-half.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith dropped by England as Steve Borthwick shuffles midfield pack

Smith drops to the bench while Owen Farrell will start at fly-half

Daily Mirror

Max Malins reveals bizarre reason Eddie Jones gave for dropping him from England

“My body language in one walk-through. It was an explanation, but I didn't understand it. I was taken aback. I'd like to think my attitude was always there"

Daily Mirror

Owen Farrell to be handed England keys to No.10 as Jack Willis makes emotional return

Marcus Smith is set to be dropped to bench to make way for Farrell at fly-half against Italy - with Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence combining in the centres

Evening Standard

Six Nations: Owen Farrell defends Marcus Smith England partnership - ‘People make too much of it’

Jack Willis set for Italy start with Ben Youngs still on course for World Cup despite shock omission

Evening Standard

England vs Italy, Six Nations 2023: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

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Daily Mirror

Henry Slade returns to England squad for Italy clash as Steve Borthwick considers changes

After an opening Six Nations defeat to rivals Scotland last weekend, England coach Steve Borthwick is set to reshuffle the pack ahead of the upcoming clash with Italy

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