Six Nations: Fin Smith or Marcus Smith? England’s fly-half conundrum assessed ahead of Calcutta Cup | Rugby Union News

Fin Smith produced a player-of-the-match performance on his first England start

In Fin Smith and Marcus Smith, England have two talented players with distinct qualities needed to drive evolution under Steve Borthwick. Fly-halves by trade, accommodating both in their preferred position is an impossible task with only one, coveted, No 10 jersey on offer. Said jersey is currently on Fin Smith’s back after he was named … Read more

England vs Scotland: Fin Smith stays at fly-half with Marcus Smith at full-back for Calcutta Cup clash | Rugby Union News

Ollie Chessum is among a host of players from the four home nations auditioning for a spot on the British & Irish Lions' 2025 tour to Australia during the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick has stuck with Fin Smith at fly-half and Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s Six Nations clash against Scotland. England return to Twickenham on Saturday tasked with avoiding a record fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland. Northampton fly-half Fin Smith has once again been entrusted with the 10 shirt after inspiring England … Read more

Six Nations: Fin Smith’s first England start at fly-half in game against France ‘not a gamble’, says captain Maro Itoje | Rugby Union News

Maro Itoje is adamant the decision to hand Fin Smith his first England start at fly-half in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against France is not a gamble. England head coach Steve Borthwick has picked his two most prominent playmakers in the same backline for the first time, with Fin Smith making his first start in … Read more