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Borthwick’s call on Smith an abject failure as England are drowned out

The fly-half debate will rage on after Marcus Smith failed in conditions that George Ford would have been much better suited to

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith call shows Steve Borthwick’s ruthless edge as biggest test awaits England

Red Rose looking to mirror Scotland’s approach against France at Twickenham

Evening Standard

England fans react as Owen Farrell dropped by Steve Borthwick in huge Six Nations call

Steve Borthwick has stamped his authority on the England selection to face France, axing fly-half Owen Farrell in favour of Marcus Smith in what could be the start of a new era

Daily Mirror

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Why Owen Farrell has been dropped for England vs France rugby in Six Nations

The England captain will start on the bench for England's biggest match of the Six Nations 2023 so far, with Marcus Smith taking the number ten shirt.

Manchester Evening News

Steve Borthwick to drop Owen Farrell and play Marcus Smith against France

England head coach is ready to relegate fly-half to the bench after his poor form with Ellis Genge set to captain side for crunch clash

The Guardian - UK

Clive Woodward admits "concerns over England confusion" as he calls for key decision

Marcus Smith has been recalled by England ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash against France, amid kicking problems for Owen Farrell who has turned to Jonny Wilkinson for help

Daily Mirror

England's Owen Farrell joins forces with Jonny Wilkinson as Marcus Smith is recalled

Steve Borthwick has opted for Marcus Smith ahead of George Ford in the Six Nations squad to face France, but he was dealt a blow after losing Courtney Lawes for rest of championship

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Today's rugby news as Wales' best player close to returning and regional players consider second jobs

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Wales Online

Marcus Smith wins George Ford duel ahead of France clash

Smith has been included in a reduced 27-man squad at the expense of his playmaking rival

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as Wales coach identifies future number 10 who can emulate Dan Carter

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Owen Farrell calls on Jonny Wilkinson to solve goalkicking troubles

Owen Farrell has enlisted the help of Jonny Wilkinson to solve his goalkicking troubles before the crunch Six Nations match with France on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes ruled out of France clash but Marcus Smith in line to feature for England

Smith has been retained ahead of fellow fly-half George Ford

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith retained in England squad for France Six Nations clash

George Ford has been omitted from the 27-man group retained for the Twickenham showdown on Saturday.

The Independent UK

The age old fly-half debate: should England trust Farrell, Ford or Smith?

Everybody knows the playmaker is first among equals but perceptions change and the position is an indicator of intent

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh rugby exit 'devastating' and Wales star returns to play for new contract

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith recalled to England squad for Six Nations clash with France

The Harlequins fly-half was dropped from last week’s training camp in Brighton.

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith recalled to England squad to face France in Six Nations

Marcus Smith has been recalled to the England squad preparing to face France this weekend after his dazzling display in Harlequins’ victory over Exeter

Daily Mirror

Steve Borthwick opts for Ford focus and books Marcus Smith to travel club class

England head coach vows to do homework on ALL his fly-half options ahead of next week's French Test

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith challenged to show Test quality on Harlequins return

England coach Steve Borthwick has released the fly-half from this week’s training squad.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland's gameplan defended and Wales' best three players named

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith faces being frozen out for England’s final Six Nations games

Smith has been left out of a 26-man group that has gathered in Brighton for the second fallow week.

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith left out of England training squad as George Ford returns ahead of France clash

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to feature for England against France after being omitted from Steve Borthwick’s training squad this week.

Daily Mirror

Golden boy Marcus Smith to play for Harlequins this weekend after England axe

Smith played less than a minute against Wales and will turn out for Quins against Exeter Chiefs, rather than join the training camp in Brighton

Bristol Post

Steve Borthwick names 26-man England squad: Gloucester winger recalled, Marcus Smith released

England face France next in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations on March 11.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith left out of England training squad as George Ford returns to fold

Smith began the Six Nations as England’s starting fly-half.

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