England, Marcus Smith

What rugby fans are saying about England's Marcus Smith at fullback
Rugby fans have been left divided by England’s Marcus Smith at fullback in their Round 2 Six Nations win over France on Saturday.
England’s Marcus Smith full-back experiment is worth sticking with
It is not Steve Borthwick’s style to crow in post-match press conferences, even after a victory as rousing as England’s 26-25 defeat of France on Saturday evening. On the top table at Twickenham, he was asked whether the triumph felt more satisfying for some bold selections in the build-up;
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
England player ratings vs France: Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display
England ignited their Six Nations’ hopes with a last-gasp victory over France. Elliot Daly was England’s hero, scoring a try in the dying moments and Fin Smith converted it to secure a 26-25 victory for Steve Borthwick’s side.
England risk another Ford-Farrell muddle with Fin and Marcus Smith
I floated the idea that England coach Steve Borthwick might be one of those generals who is not lucky. On Saturday, at the Allianz Stadium, it was proved otherwise. An atypically cack-handed display by the French visitors wasted three good try-scoring opportunities in a first half that was scrappy,
My two big fears about England switching Marcus Smith to full-back
Smith’s heart is not at full-back, and with Fin Smith set to play No 10 against France it could be the change that dictates Steve Borthwick’s future
Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.
England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France in the hope of igniting their Guinness Six Nations. Marcus Smith has been first choice fly-half since the 2023 World Cup but he could be moved to full-back for Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown to accommodate his namesake’s promotion to the starting XV.
My open letter to English rugby about Fin Smith
Dear England rugby fans, media and Steve Borthwick, Can we please not do with Fin Smith what we are in the process of doing with Marcus Smith? What we did with George Ford after his missed drop goal against New Zealand,
Dad's joy ahead of Fin Smith's first England start
Andrew Smith (third from left) is excited but nervous to see Fin (second left) make his first England start The father of a professional rugby player making his first international start has said he is "thrilled" by the news.
England’s attack plan with Marcus Smith at its core is designed to punch Ireland in the face
At their warm-weather training camp in Girona, England are running a drill. Over and over again their back line move the ball ...
England consider unleashing Marcus and Fin Smith on France
England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France in ...
Super Stream 59 | Former Eagles player Marcus Smith joins Radio Row
Bill Anderson is live from New Orleans for Day 3 of Super Stream 59 and catches up with former Eagles player Marcus Smith ...
Steve Borthwick tells Marcus Smith: Be a game-changer against France
Steve Borthwick has tasked Marcus Smith with changing the game from full-back after dropping Freddie Steward from his ...