England star Marcus Smith given new role against France

Rugby-Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to 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.
Fin Smith to start at fly-half for England in Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham, Marcus Smith at full-back
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The positional switch England are considering for Marcus Smith
England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France.
Marcus Smith, Fin Smith and Tom Willis to start against France in selection gamble
Behind them, Marcus Smith, who last started a Test for England at full-back in the 2023 World Cup play-off victory over Argentina, is set to wear the 15 jersey to counteract France’s long kicking game in the absence of the injured George Furbank.
Smith set to start at fly-half for England
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium.
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Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France - Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland
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