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The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smith

France star Antoine Dupont relieved not to face Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis

England’s rule of only selecting Gallagher Premiership-based players denies them from picking the likes of Joe Marchant, Henry Arundell and Willis.

The Independent UK

5 key talking points as England prepare to host France in Guinness Six Nations

France are strong favourites to storm Twickenham and continue their march to a title showdown with Ireland in Dublin on March 8.

The Independent UK

What England must do differently to save their Six Nations

England’s championship hopes rest on beating a fearsome French side who put 53 points on the hosts on their last visit to Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Stalling England seek to step on the gas with Smith shuffle against France

Be bold and back yourself will certainly be the theme of Steve Borthwick’s pre-match paddock pep talk at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Is England vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Six Nations fixture

The Independent UK

Galthié hails ‘genius’ Marcus Smith as France make two changes to starting XV

France’s head coach, Fabien Galthié, said Marcus Smith ‘carries genius with him’ as his side prepared to face England at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France

The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.

The Independent UK

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Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch

Northampton star seen as a more strategic No10, with Quins man asked to provide a counter-attacking threat from deep

Evening Standard

Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch

Steve Borthwick believes having Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half can lift England against France on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls

Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half

The Independent UK

Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France

Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland

Evening Standard

England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash

England are poised to select both Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in the same starting team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend

The Guardian - UK

England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France

Marcus Smith could switch to full-back to enable his namesake to slot in at fly-half.

The Independent UK

England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France

Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games

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Cadan Murley ruled out with injury as England mull changes for France clash

Murley sustained a foot injury on debut against Ireland in Dublin with Steve Borthwick now contemplating the balance of his backline and back row

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France

England were beaten 27-22 by the back-to-back champions in Dublin.

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje leads from the front but can’t fix England’s familiar frailties

New captain was impressive but could not summon steeliness his team needed to close out a tight match

The Guardian - UK

Ireland 27-22 England: Six Nations player ratings

James Lowe stood out in a superb Irish backline while for England the Curry twins shone but the backs struggled

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Evening Standard

England collapse against Ireland as Six Nations opener offers familiar story of frustration

Steve Borthwick’s side slump to their sixth defeat in seven Tests despite impressive first-half effort in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

England’s early promise blown away by Ireland’s second-half storm

Ireland delivered a powerful second-half performance to secure a 27-22 win over England in their opening Six Nations match

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Ireland: Curry twins rise to occasion but Cadan Murley endures tough second half

Marcus Smith electric again in frustrating Six Nations opening loss as new captain Maro Itoje also impresses

The Independent UK

Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again

Ireland 27-22 England: Chasing a third consecutive Six Nations crown, Ireland overcame a dogged England performance with a trademark second-half surge

Evening Standard

England feel need for speed as Steve Borthwick gambles with Ireland selection calls

Under-pressure boss has taken risks in bid to throw defending Six Nations champions off their rhythm in Dublin showdown

The Guardian - UK

Some games are bigger than others … so pressure is on Ireland and England

Visitors have potential to forge a winning new identity under Maro Itoje’s captaincy but the experienced Irish remain marginal favourites

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith needs more to work with from England than his own magic moments

If England can tighten up and not rely so much on individual brilliance, they’ll have a chance in their Six Nations clash with Ireland

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