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How England hope to unlock their attacking game — by dropping Marcus Smith

The enigmatic Harlequins playmaker has been given a bench role in Steve Borthwick’s side to face Italy

The Independent UK

England lineup vs Italy announced as Marcus Smith is dropped in dramatic shake-up

Head coach Steve Borthwick has opted to make three changes

Evening Standard

England drop Marcus Smith to bench as Henry Slade axed for Italy clash

Henry Slade is also left out of the backline as Elliot Daly and Fraser Dingwall come in

The Independent UK

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Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his side’s spluttering attack by axing the Harlequins playmaker

The Guardian - UK

Fin Smith’s last-gasp penalty helps Northampton Saints sink Bath in pulsating clash

Northampton Saints 35-34 Bath: A wild match threw up nine tries before a late, late penalty kick settled the contest

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

The Independent UK

England omit Alex Mitchell from autumn squad due to neck injury

George Ford is also left out of the 36 as he battles a thigh issue.

The Independent UK

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Borthwick waits on key players’ fitness for England’s Autumn Nations Series

England are awaiting news on key individuals’ fitness as the head coach Steve Borthwick prepares to unveil a squad for the Autumn Nations Series

The Guardian - UK

Northampton seeking fitting farewell to legendary Courtney Lawes in Premiership final

Twickenham finale will be the end of an era for Saints as former England captain signs off for France switch

Evening Standard

Finn Russell to conduct Bath’s final quest in showdown with Saints’ Smith

Scotland playmaker has enjoyed success at Twickenham and will be instrumental in club’s hopes of a first title since 1996

The Guardian - UK

Exeter make light work of Harlequins to set up final-day shot at semi-finals

Chiefs took until the second half to lead Quins but then cut clear to win 58-26 with 21 points coming from the boot of Henry Slade

The Guardian - UK

England scrap shows Borthwick has a way to go to in ambitious rebuild

Run to World Cup semi-final was based on pragmatism and edgy victory against Wales highlights need for improvement

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations: George Ford puts case for England's new defence after sluggish start in Italy

Felix Jones' new system will take time to succeed after a rough opening in Rome

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Italy: Ethan Roots excels on debut but midfield trio labour in tight Six Nations win

Replacing Courtney Lawes is no easy task, but Steve Borthwick has a real gem in the New Zealand-born Exeter flanker

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Italy 24-27 England: Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

The Azzurri were much-improved and pushed England all the way with a vibrant display in Rome, but the visitors edged to victory

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Here's how to watch Italy vs England live streams from anywhere and for free today. All roads lead to Rome as the Azzurri seek their first ever win in this 2024 Six Nations opener.

The Guardian - UK

England step into new era in Rome casting off shackles of conservatism

‘George-ball’ might be overstating it but England’s new captain is keen to create positive environment in the camp

The Guardian - UK

England’s Alex Mitchell fit to face Italy in squad with five new faces

Northampton scrum-half makes remarkable recovery from leg injury as Borthwick picks five uncapped players for Six Nations opener

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The Guardian - UK

George Ford in line for England No 10 spot with Fin Smith in the wings

Steve Borthwick is expected to go for experience at fly-half to begin the Six Nations against Italy but there are several England players likely to debut

The Guardian - UK

Evolution, not revolution, is Borthwick’s mantra with Six Nations looming

Naming the 33-year-old Jamie George as captain and calling up the 24-year-old Ethan Roots sum up the England coach’s philosophy

Bristol Post

Harry Randall checks in for Bristol Bears pre-season after England axe

Bristol Bears have got their pre-season ahead of the 2023/24 season underway today

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Top England players started less than 40% of Premiership games

Frontline England players started less than 40% of their clubs’ regular season Premiership matches in the 2022-23 campaign, the Guardian can reveal

The Guardian - UK

Northampton take advantage of Taylor red card to hold on to win over Saracens

Northampton scored six tries in a 38-29 victory over Premiership leaders Saracens, who had Duncan Taylor sent off after eight minutes

The Independent UK

England boosted by return of fit-again trio ahead of Wales clash

Tom Curry, George Ford and Courtney Lawes are fit again ahead of the Six Nations showdown with Wales

The Independent UK

Tom Curry, George Ford and Courtney Lawes named in 36-man England squad

The trio are fit again ahead of the Six Nations showdown with Wales.

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