Smith’s heart is not at full-back, and with Fin Smith set to play No 10 against France it could be the change that dictates Steve Borthwick’s future

Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.

England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

Steve Borthwick has tasked Marcus Smith with changing the game from full-back after dropping Freddie Steward from his match-day squad to face France on Saturday.

England will play Fin Smith at fly-half as the Northampton Saint gets his first international start with Marcus Smith dropping back to fullback for the Six Nations clash with France

England are giving strong consideration to fielding playmakers Marcus Smith and Fin Smith in their backline against France in the hope of igniting their Guinness Six Nations. Marcus Smith has been first choice fly-half since the 2023 World Cup but he could be moved to full-back for Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown to accommodate his namesake’s promotion to the starting XV.

Steve Borthwicks England host France at Twickenham in Six Nations Round Two following 27-22 loss to Ireland in Dublin last week; fly-half Fin Smith, No 8 Tom Willis and wing Ollie Sleightholme start,