England VS Scotland: Fin Smith stays in a fly with Marcus Smith in full Bek for Calcutta Cup Clash | News of rugby
Steve Borthwick got stuck with Fin Smith in Fly-Ul, and Marcus Smith in a full beck for conflict in England six nations against Scotland.
England returns to Twickenham on Saturday, in charge of avoiding a record fifth consecutive defeat of Calcutt Cup in Scotland.
Northampton Fin-Pol Fin Smith again entrusted a 10-tag shirt after being inspired by England for his last role 26-25 Win over France On his first start to the beginning of February 8th.
The 22-year-old provided two attempt at assists and conversion of games in players in the match, while England ended the losing series of seven games against Tier 1.
Borthwick saw no reason to knock with the winning formula, with Marcus Smith once again crossed to a full back to make Fin Smith easier in Fly-Polovica.
Leicester Tigers is replaced by George Martin’s second Red Ollie Chessum in the only change of England after victory over France.
“We look forward to being another challenging and exciting match against Scotland,” Borthwick said.
“The Calcutta Cup is especially consolidated, and we are determined to perform towards the best of our supporters at the Allianz Stadium.”
English team that will face Scotland
Beginning XV: 15 Marcus Smith, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Henry Slade, 11 Ollie Salleightholme, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3 Will Stuart, 4 Maro Itoje (C), 5 Ollie Chessum, 6 Tom Curry, 7 Ben Earl, 8 Tom Willis.
Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 George Martin, 20 Chandler Cunningham-South, 21 Ben Curry, 22 Harry Randall, 23 Elliot Daly.
Can England shoot both Smiths?
Heavenly sports’ James Cole::
“England want both of their young talent on the field. There are a lot of positive positions with two players. It is really crucial for this partnership to go.
“Full back is not a preferred choice of Marcus Smith’s position. He is 5FT 10in, and Scotland could target him under a tall ball. Generally, Scotland kick Long, which is why England stuck with this selection because they want Marcus Smith in the broken game Running Ball .
“Fin Smith administration is amazing; it looks like he has a game in Fly-Pol for a test rugby. The way he controlled things against France, he remained calm with that Last-minute with a blow to win the game, he looks like a real job.
“The outlet of England should understand how they get both Smiths shooting on the field.”
Six nations – as it stands now
Fixions six nations: 3th round
Saturday 22 February
Wales VS Ireland (2.15 hours)
England against Scotland (16.45)
Sunday 23 February
Italy vs France (15:00)
