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.

England have confirmed their starting line-up to face France in the second weekend of the Six Nations on Saturday.

Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France - Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland

Fin Smith will make his first Test start for England on Saturday, as head coach Steve Borthwick shakes things up with his starting XV to take on France at Twick

Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games

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 out-half since the 2023 World Cup but he could be moved to full-back for Saturday’s Twickenham showdown to accommodate his namesake’s promotion to the starting XV.

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.