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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Robert Kitson

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

Marcus Smith (with ball) and Ollie Sleightholme in training at Bagshot this week
Marcus Smith (with ball) and Ollie Sleightholme in training at Bagshot this week. Photograph: Matt Impey/Shutterstock

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 young Northampton fly-half is in line to make his first start in the No 10 jersey with his Harlequin namesake expected to be redeployed at full-back against France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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