Six Nations: Fin Smith The First England starts in a flying half in the game against France ‘is not gambling’, says Captain Maro ITOJE | News of rugby
Maro Itoje decides to make a decision to hand over Fin Smith starts his first English at Fly-Pol on Saturday Six Nations Clash against France is not a gamble.
The main coach of England Steve Borthwick chose his two most prominent Playmakers in the same background for the first time, and Fin Smith first started in the NO 10 jersey and Marcus Smith replaced Freddie Steward in full Bek.
All seven previous test appearances Fin Smith got off the bench, but Itoje is convinced that the 22-year-old is ready to occupy the center stage at the Allianz Stadium.
“No gambling here. We’re not going to the casino,” the English captain said Sky Sports. “Finn is a fantastic player.
“He worked his own, training really well. I’ve been at the camp for a long time, so I’m excited to see him. Our job is like his teammates and colleagues to support him.”
England is already playing in six countries after their introductory circle 27-22 defeat by Ireland in Dublin.
The orchestraing of England’s attack against the overcrowded French team Antoine Dupont at your first international start may be scary for some, but this is a challenge that and who thinks that Fin Smith was created.
“Actually there is a very ripe temperament,” Itoy added.
“He is a young man, but from his behavior, the way he behaves, in the way he talks, the way he claims, he has the air of confidence, which I think he is really impressive.”
Fin Smith: A dream to wear 10 for England
On the eve of his first start for England, Fly-Pol Fin Smith said Sky Sports: “I’m excited, a dream is any young man to wear 10 shirts for England.
“I grew up watching some greats, Jonny [Wilkinson]Faz [Owen Farrell]Well, I was told that I would wear that shirt this weekend, it was quite surreal. I am swinging.
“Monday morning, Steve [Borthwick] told me. His words for me were, “You didn’t have a good poker face,” because after that I was pretty bad in hiding my emotions. I was absolutely delighted and I could hardly wait to tell my family afterwards.
“It just wants to see me bringing my game, not that he thinks too much. Believe my instincts, go out there, enjoy and hope that the result and performance will take care of yourself.
“It’s great [having Marcus Smith at full-back]. It will be like you have the other 10 on the field. I hope my eyes and ears will be for a lot of games, directing it, helping me to see the space and move the ball into space.
“I’m super excited to have a player of his quality with me and I hope I need a little pound from my shoulder.”
Five Changes to England before visiting France
Borthwick has made a total of five changes, two of which are for the match against France.
Ollie Salleightholme returns to the left wing after Caden Murley was switched off with a foot injury sustained in Dublin, which could end his tournament.
Tom Willis first begins in no. 8 As part of the rear row redirection, which is seen that Ben Earl moves to Openside, and Ben Curry falls on a bench that has strengthened the return of veteran Jamie George and Elliot Daly.
George missed the starting match of the tournament due to the stress of his knees, but now he is ready to appear for the first time since Maro Itoje replaced him as a captain.
English team to play France
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 George Martin, 6 Tom Curry, 7 Ben Earl, 8 Tom Willis.
Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Ollie Chessum, 20 Chandler Cunningham-South, 21 Ben Curry, 22 Harry Randall, 23 Elliot Daly.
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