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How England hope to unlock their attacking game — by dropping Marcus Smith

The enigmatic Harlequins playmaker has been given a bench role in Steve Borthwick’s side to face Italy

The Independent UK

Calcutta Cup classics: our writers pick their most memorable showdowns

As England prepare to host Scotland on Saturday, relive some of the most compelling clashes between the old foes

The Guardian - UK

How England’s ‘old dogs’ helped script unlikely Six Nations plot twist

Steve Borthwick’s improved bench came good at last to help England to an unlikely victory over France

The Independent UK

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Stalling England seek to step on the gas with Smith shuffle against France

Be bold and back yourself will certainly be the theme of Steve Borthwick’s pre-match paddock pep talk at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France

The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.

The Independent UK

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

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 Guardian - UK

England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France

Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games

The Independent UK

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Steve Borthwick must stop blaming inexperience for England’s failings

England have character and can carry out a gameplan, but there is no guarantee they will improve in time

The Guardian - UK

England pick Curry twins for Six Nations opener against Ireland as Cadan Murley makes debut

Flankers Tom and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time against the defending champions in Dublin

Evening Standard

All change for England: Borthwick plots full-back role for talisman Marcus Smith

Under-pressure head coach is pondering big changes for the Six Nations campaign after a disappointing autumn

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed

Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

The Independent UK

Sale clip high-flying Bristol’s wings with statement thrashing

Bristol 0-38 Sale: The hosts were kept scoreless for the first time since 2016 as the Sharks ran rampant at Ashton Gate

The Independent UK

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

The final international action before the squad is named is over - who will Andy Farrell be picking to head Down Under?

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith insists he is still developing despite praise from Eddie Jones

Jones, England’s head coach from 2015 to 2022, gave the 25-year-old his Test debut in 2021.

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The Independent UK

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

England 59-14 Japan: A full-strength England ran in nine tries to close a difficult November with a much-needed win

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa team news: Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet start against Springboks

Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting side

The Guardian - UK

Do England’s repeated failures mean Steve Borthwick’s system is flawed?

The head coach’s gameplan exploded in his face again against Australia. South Africa are up next … do the players believe in it?

The Guardian - UK

RFU and players back Steve Borthwick despite England’s losing streak

The England head coach Steve Borthwick retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football Union despite four consecutive defeats, the Guardian understands

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The Guardian - UK

England’s excess of errors are costing them dear – and South Africa are up next

Steve Borthwick called this a ‘young, developing’ team before the defeat by Australia, but the truth is they are not

Evening Standard

Jamie George insists narrow defeat to Australia will fuel England ahead of huge test against South Africa

England must beat world champions to avoid sixth defeat in seven matches

The Independent UK

Problems old and new plague England in latest heartbreaking loss to raise serious questions about future

England 37-42 Australia: The most thrilling of Test matches once again ended with England squandering a late lead as the pressure builds on Steve Borthwick

The Guardian - UK

England 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Marcus Smith again provides the sparkle for England but Tom Wright dazzles to help Australia snatch dramatic win

AAP

Wallaby hunters England promise to 'take Australia on'

Captain Jamie George has promised England won't take their foot off the gas as they "relentlessly but not recklessly" attack the Wallabies at Twickenham.

The Independent UK

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

Ireland also host Argentina, Fiji and Australia this month.

Evening Standard

England vs Australia: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Autumn Nations Series continues this weekend

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