England recorded a dramatic 26-25 win over France to finally end a year of hurt in close games and they found their fly half ...

That balance is a tight rope. It must be one of rugby's great pleasures, and challenges, to coach a player like Dupont, Finn Russell or Marcus Smith. These are players who can flip the balance of ...

England coach Steve Borthwick has praised fly-half Fin Smith and hailed all his players' character following their 26-25 win ...

On the top table at Twickenham, he was asked whether the triumph felt more satisfying for some bold selections in the build-up; namely starting Fin Smith at fly-half and moving Marcus Smith to ...

England’s 26-25 victory over France bathes Fin Smith in a glorious light as Marcus Smith struggles in the No 15 role ...

World Cup winner Matt Dawson believes Marcus ... club combinations with 12 of their starts on Saturday coming from Toulouse and Bordeaux. Dawson told Mirror Sport he was "glad that Fin Smith ...

Smith’s likely start in the 10 shirt against France will also see Marcus Smith shift to full ... “I tried to picture myself at the local rugby club kicking a ball and really relax to block ...

And Fin Smith did exactly that. Over the past year, England have suffered a ... But in that decision you saw the difference between him and Marcus Smith. Marcus Smith is a brilliant runner ...

Six Nations latest score and updates as hosts hit back to level scrappy affair - With just two wins in their last nine games, England are low on confidence as a flying France come to Twickenham ...

In 80 minutes of rugby, Fin Smith ended ... s number for the past half-decade? Is a tilt at the Six Nations title a viable proposition this year? And what do you do with Marcus?

putting up a high kick for his club and country teammate to collect. Fin Smith -- who was awarded man of the match -- also took the kicking duties from Marcus Smith, who had an off night from the tee.