14 h. ago 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

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17 h. ago England lineup vs Italy announced as Marcus Smith is dropped in dramatic shake

Head coach Steve Borthwick has opted to make three changes

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18 h. ago England drop Marcus Smith to bench as Henry Slade axed for Italy clash

Henry Slade is also left out of the backline as Elliot Daly and Fraser Dingwall come in

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18 h. ago Marcus Smith benched for England’s crucial Six Nations clash with Italy

Borthwick makes controversial call to revamp back lineSlade out of the squad completely for weekend gameMarcus Smith and Henry Slade have been dropped for England’s Six Nations clash with Italy on Sunday with Steve Borthwick overhauling his backline in an effort to kickstart his side’s spluttering attacking.Elliot Daly is preferred at fullback while Fraser Dingwall comes into the side at inside centre as one of five starting Northampton backs with Borthwick making one of the boldest team selections of his tenure to date. Jamie George has also been recalled at hooker to make his first start since losing the captaincy on what will be his 100th appearance for England. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Marcus Smith DROPPED for England's Six Nations clash as attacking changes made for Italy

Marcus Smith has lost his starting role and will drop the bench as England face Italy at Twickenham with Elliot Daly and Fraser Dingwall coming into the team this weekend

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1 week ago Finn Russell fit to face England as Scotland name side for Six Nations clash

Co-captain recovers from injury but Darcy Graham outSchoeman and Ritchie come into Scotland packThe Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but his fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.The key duo were doubts for the Six Nations showdown at Allianz Stadium after colliding with each other and being forced off with head injuries in the first half of the defeat by Ireland. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Finn Russell starts for Scotland against England but Darcy Graham out of Six Nations clash

Mixed news and three changes as Gregor Townsend confirms team for Calcutta Cup showdown

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1 week ago Scotland make three changes for England Six Nations clash as Finn Russell and Darcy Graham decisions explained

Gregor Townsend names starting XV for Calcutta Cup

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2 w. ago Scotland predicted team v England: Major fitness calls and back row decisions for Six Nations clash

How Scotland could line up against England at Twickenham

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2 w. ago Chessum back in only England change for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Player in at second row with Martin dropped to benchRecall to team comes after impressing against FranceOllie Chessum will make his first England start for 11 months on Saturday with Steve Borthwick making a solitary change to his side to face Scotland. Chessum comes in at second row with George Martin, who has been nursing an injury problem, dropping to the bench.Otherwise, Borthwick has stuck with the same side that beat France with Fin Smith continuing at fly-half and Marcus Smith sticking at fullback. Borthwick has stuck with the same back row, meaning a second start for Tom Willis at No 8, as England seek a first win over Scotland since 2020. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scotland: Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury updates ahead of Six Nations clash with England

Russel and Graham were involved in a nasty collision with each other last time out

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2 w. ago Scotland stars Finn Russell and Darcy Graham given surprise Six Nations injury verdict ahead of England clash

Gregor Townsend will be sweating over the pair's fitness as Twickenham calls

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