Marcus Smith returns to England's starting XV at full-back and Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre for the Six Nations finale against Wales.

and brought Marcus Smith in again to start at full-back. Wing Ollie Sleightholme, despite scoring two tries in Sunday's victory over Italy, has been dropped from the squad. Hooker Jamie George and ...

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Marcus Smith had been Steve Borthwick's first-choice pick at No 10 since the 2023 Rugby World Cup whenever ... Elsewhere, former skipper Jamie George will start at hooker, meaning he will win ...

Newcastle has agreed to sign a 198cm rugby union centre who has played in America, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore via the ...

representing the England team in their discussions with the Rugby Football Union and commercial partners. The routes they have taken to this point are markedly different though. George's parents ...

England have dropped Marcus Smith to the bench ... On Jamie George’s 100th cap... Jamie continues to be a phenomenal player for English rugby. In the last two games, he’s been terrific.

Marcus Smith has been axed from England’s starting XV by boss Steve Borthwick ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations clash with Italy. The Harlequin has started the last 10 Tests for England, eight at ...

Job done for England and job done for Marcus Smith as Steve Borthwick’s side ... And moment of the day came when centurion Jamie George produced a delicious offload to hand Sleightholme his ...

with Ollie Chessum replacing George Martin at lock, also confirmed the tee duties on Tuesday afternoon. Marcus Smith spurned five points with two hooked strikes, which led to Fin Smith assuming ...