Smith spent the entirety of the Autumn Nations ... who has not retired from Test rugby. Borthwick said: “I’ve had a number of conversations with Dan and when I spoke to him yesterday and ...

Fly-half’s involvement could end up defining England’s attacking game for next four years – but if he fails, Fin Smith waits in the wings It is the most significant selection made by Steve ...

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‘Being able to pick Borthwick’s brains was brilliant’ “I had a really good meeting with Steve ... furnish the fly-half with a rugby ball for his snaps. Smith promises his team-mate ...

Freddie Steward is set to replace Marcus Smith at fullback for England against ... Steward is expected to get the nod from boss Steve Borthwick in a line-up intent on meeting fire with fire.

Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following Australia's defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semifinals, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. The 35-year-old batsman ...

Marcus Smith was handed a licence to thrill against France at Twickenham on Saturday after boss Steve Borthwick confirmed his line-up for the Six Nations clash. Smith has been moved to full-back ...

Marcus Smith took his demotion on the chin according to boss Steve Borthwick – who then ... He is a really intelligent rugby player.” ...

Marcus Smith is a full back with full backing, after Steve Borthwick chose to retain the Harlequins playmaker as his last line of defence and first-choice goal kicker. England’s head coach was ...

Steve Borthwick’s decision to drop Marcus Smith to the bench for Sunday’s ... I understand that because of the status Marcus has in English rugby as arguably the country’s best and most ...

Steve Diamond believes a resurgent England can lift rugby union’s profile across the ... “Yes, it needs players like Marcus ...