England star Marcus Smith given new role against France

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.
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England star Marcus Smith given new role against France as Steve Borthwick makes Six Nations changes
England have made a bold selection shake-up for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham, with Marcus Smith moving to fullback and Fin Smith earning his first Test start at fly-half. The dramatic changes come as Steve Borthwick's side look to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat in Ireland.
France team to face England in Six Nations
France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named the following team to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday:
Fin Smith starts at fly-half for England against France in Six Nations
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