England to unleash Fin and Marcus Smith in playmaker double-act against France - as Steve Borthwick makes bold call after Six Nations loss to Ireland

Дата публикации: 04-02-2025 23:17:23

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: England are set to unleash a new playmaker double-act against France at Twickenham on Saturday, by naming their two Smiths together in a revamped back division.

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