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Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick talks up winner Freddie Steward ahead of World Cup semi-final

The young star returns to England's starting XV on Saturday after being omitted from the win over Fiji

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South Africa

The Harlequins playmaker started England’s quarter-final at full-back ahead of Freddie Steward

The Independent UK

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England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final

Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa

Evening Standard

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack

The Independent UK

‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

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Steward set to replace Smith for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Freddie Steward is in line for a recall at full‑back for England’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday amid concerns over Marcus Smith’s fitness

The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus predicts entire England team for World Cup semi-final as mind games begin

South Africa director of rugby believes England will make changes from their quarter-final win against Fiji as he soaked up the media spotlight ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith hailed after ‘face smashed’ as England consider his role for World Cup semi-final

The Harlequin is in contention to start England’s semi-final against South Africa, though Freddie Steward could also return

The Independent UK

England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back

Smith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa.

The Independent UK

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming

The Independent UK

Is England vs Fiji on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final

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The Independent UK

Is England vs Fiji on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final

The Independent UK

Joe Marler reveals why clubmate Marcus Smith will ‘thrive’ for England against Fiji

Smith has been handed a major opportunity at full back in England’s World Cup quarter-final

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Owen Farrell backs Marcus Smith to have ‘big impact’ from full-back in quarter-final clash

Smith will make only his second start at full-back after getting the nod over Freddie Steward in a bold selection call

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick goes for broke with bold Marcus Smith selection

Harlequins star handed second-ever start at full-back at any level

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Freddie Steward has missed out on the 23-player matchday squad.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for shock role in England’s World Cup quarter-final

Owen Farrell is expected to start at fly-half ahead of George Ford

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for full-back role in England’s World Cup quarter-final

Owen Farrell is expected to start at fly-half ahead of George Ford.

The Guardian - UK

Fiji vow to ‘shock the world’ by landing World Cup knockout blow on England

Boosted by wins over Australia and England this year, Fiji believe they can put rugby’s tier-one nations ‘to sleep’, says their forwards coach, Graham Dewes

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Marcus Smith at full-back would be Steve Borthwick’s boldest selection gamble

Brave decision could revitalise a stalled attack in Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but it is certainly not without risk

The Independent UK

Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom

Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa

The Guardian - UK

Smith or Steward? Panache may trump power at full-back if England meet Fiji

Fly-half’s display at No 15 against Chile gives Steve Borthwick options depending on who awaits England in the last eight

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