England team v France: Steve Borthwick makes radical changes as Fin Smith takes playmaker role in Saints-laden backline while Freddie Steward axed again
England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his side to face France in their Six Nations clash at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
England team vs France announced as Steve Borthwick confirms bold Six Nations shake-up
England have confirmed their starting line-up to face France in the second weekend of the Six Nations on Saturday.
Rugby-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.
Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch
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-attack
Fin Smith starts at fly-half for England against France in Six Nations
Fin Smith and Marcus Smith are both in England's backline for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham, with Fin Smith starting at fly-half for the first time. England coach Steve Borthwick,
England to unleash Fin and Marcus Smith in playmaker double-act against France - as Steve Borthwick makes bold call after Six Nations loss to Ireland
England are set to unleash a new playmaker double-act against France at Twickenham on Saturday, by naming their two Smiths together in a revamped back division.
Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy
Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers ...
Is England coach Steve Borthwick's getting substitutions right?
Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss whether England coach Steve Borthwick is too ...
England's Six Nations assistant coach gives honest thoughts on Steve Borthwick impact
Wigglesworth claims he can see signs Ruben Amorim's side are improving and the Red Rose squad are doing the same.
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 ...
Mike Tindall: ‘Steve Borthwick needs to turn close defeats into wins’
During the opening round of matches at the Six Nations, Telegraph readers submitted their questions for Mike Tindall and ...
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Don't let Steve Borthwick's tired excuses fool you - this England team has no accountability, no plan B... and no hope
In their own words, they lacked experience and sufficient time together. Well, Steve Borthwick can’t suddenly rustle up an extra 500 caps’ worth of Test pedigree. Sure, he could bring back Dan ...
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Six Nations: The pressure is mounting on Warren Gatland and Steve Borthwick
Amid off-field reviews and on-field losses, Wales and England's heavyweight coaches are under pressure to deliver.
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Six Nations 2025: Steve Borthwick urged to stick to guns, Wales look to end drought and Scotland face ultimate test
With the first weekend of fixtures in the book, we look ahead to the next round of what is already shaping up to be a classic ...
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Ireland's experience was key says England coach Borthwick
DUBLIN, Feb 1 (Reuters) - England coach Steve Borthwick said Ireland's experience made the difference after his team fell away in the second half of their Six Nations game in Dublin on Saturday to ...
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Courtney Lawes pinpoints the ‘critical’ flaw in Steve Borthwick’s coaching leaving England players clueless
Courtney Lawes' verdict on the current England set-up ahead of their Six Nations game with France.