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Marcus Smith to start at full-back as Owen Farrell returns for England to face Chile at Rugby World Cup

Smith had never played in the position before the summer but will start in Lille on Saturday

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Marcus Smith starts as England full-back for first time against Chile

Harlequins fly-half Smith starts in the number 15 jersey for the first time having appeared as a replacement in the previous four Tests.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

England set to unleash Marcus Smith experiment against Chile in Rugby World Cup

Smith has filled the full-back position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

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Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

Smith has filled the position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Marcus Smith set to start at full-back for England as Owen Farrell returns

George Ford is set to drop to the bench and be replaced by Owen Farrell at fly-half against Chile, while Marcus Smith likely to play No 15 for the first time in his career

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

England vs Chile: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England are back in Rugby World Cup action this afternoon as they take on Chile in Lille.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Borthwick’s Chile conundrum: Farrell, Ford or Smith, or all three?

With Owen Farrell available for selection again, England’s coaching staff have a tricky decision to make this week

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

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George Ford hopes drop-goal work with Jonny Wilkinson can be a World Cup weapon

Ford landed three drop-goals as England opened the tournament with a 27-10 rout of Argentina in Marseille last Saturday.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

George Ford had Danny Care in sights as he booted England to victory

Ford scored three drop goals and six penalties.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina

The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Danny Care reveals the best gifts the England squad got each other

The newly formed tradition was introduced at the last World Cup as a team-building exercise for the squad

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

England consider Marcus Smith at full-back for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

England are giving serious consideration to starting Marcus Smith at full-back in Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023

England could still use ‘magician’ Marcus Smith at full-back – Kevin Sinfield

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Tom Curry will start World Cup opener as England aim to fix leaky defence

The 25-year-old back-rower, yet to appear for England under Steve Borthwick, is expected to start against Argentina after recovering from an ankle injury

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Cipriani lifts lid on English rugby’s great flaw: a mistrust of mavericks

Fly-half reveals much in his new book, not least the preference for pragmatists over visionaries that still holds England back

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England

Injuries and faltering form have given coach Steve Borthwick plenty of questions ahead of the tournament.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023

Borthwick’s England still have bedrocks of being hard to beat as World Cup looms

If I am looking for positives from poor preparation, side has stuck to a plan that the coaches believe will win matches

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal Rugby World Cup build-up continues

England 22-30 Fiji: Simione Kuruvoli delivered the decisive blow to wrap up a historic victory at Twickenham as the hosts faltered again

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

Simione Kuruvoli delivered the decisive blow to wrap up a historic victory.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Borthwick’s England sink to new lows with first Test defeat to resilient Fiji

England’s poor form continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in six Tests with a 22-30 loss to Fiji

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Steve Borthwick’s England masterplan in a blur as World Cup rivals sense upset

Suspensions, injuries and a stymied attack: Argentina in France next month, or even Fiji on Saturday, will be scenting a real opportunity

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023

Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes

Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

Ireland vs England: Owen Farrell conspicuous by absence as George Ford and Marcus Smith prepare for audition

Circus around red card has dominated build-up

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