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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

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

Scotland are a joy to watch but still can’t deliver what they promise

Van der Merwe and Kinghorn shine again only for the Scots to be bullied out of fifth successive Calcutta Cup victory

The Guardian - UK

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How England are plotting to stop ‘world-class’ Finn Russell and end Calcutta Cup woe

No player has caused England more torment in recent years than the Scotland fly-half, but Steve Borthwick’s side are confident they can stop him

The Independent UK

Cohesion, connections and cutting edge: Why England are building around a Northampton Saints spine

Four of England’s backline starters in the Six Nations win over France came from the reigning Premiership champions

The Independent UK

England 26-25 France: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Tom Curry and Fin Smith inspire dramatic victory for hosts while Peato Mauvaka exemplified bungling visitors

The Guardian - UK

England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash

England are poised to select both Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in the same starting team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend

The Guardian - UK

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England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France

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

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith needs more to work with from England than his own magic moments

If England can tighten up and not rely so much on individual brilliance, they’ll have a chance in their Six Nations clash with Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Henry Slade confident England have fixed defence after sloppy autumn

Steve Borthwick’s players ‘know what we’re doing’ by taking more hands-on approach after a disappointing November campaign

The Guardian - UK

Ireland vs England, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Defending champions out for Dublin revenge after Twickenham drama ruined Grand Slam hopes

Evening Standard

Curry twins to start in tandem as England reveal team to face Ireland

The flankers are paired in the back row as Steve Borthwick hands a surprise debut to Cadan Murley on the wing

The Independent UK

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Guardian - UK

Exeter finally get first Premiership win with nervy Gloucester triumph

Exeter 22-15 Gloucester: The Chiefs won at the ninth time of asking this season to climb off the bottom of the table

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The Guardian - UK

‘Better than sex’: Exeter hold off Gloucester to end 232-day wait for win

Exeter beat Gloucester 22-15 despite a second-half wobble, with the hosts earning their first league win for 232 days

The Guardian - UK

England 59-14 Japan: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Jamie George scored two tries while Tommy Freeman and Ollie Lawrence also impressed in welcome victory

The Guardian - UK

England demolish Japan in Autumn Nations farewell to end losing streak

Steve Borthwick’s side ended their disappointing calendar year with a win over Japan after going five games without victory

The Guardian - UK

England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win

Steve Borthwick’s side answered a few questions about their direction but ultimately fell to a 29-20 defeat against the Springboks

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The Independent UK

England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa

England were beaten 29-20 by the back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners at Twickenham.

The Independent UK

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England

England 20-29 South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe scored twice as the Springboks prevailed in a ferocious contest

The Guardian - UK

England will not ‘shut up shop’ against South Africa, insists Henry Slade

Henry Slade has said England are looking to banish their autumn frustrations at South Africa’s expense this Saturday

The Independent UK

England will not move away from their DNA to match South Africa – Henry Slade

Slade insists England must continue to broaden their horizons – even against the Springboks.

The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t have any contact’: England will not benefit from Jones’ Springboks links

England will not be benefiting from the insider knowledge of their former Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones this weekend

The Independent UK

England coach Richard Wigglesworth makes stunning admission about exiled colleague Felix Jones

Former defence coach Jones is working remotely while serving a 12-month notice period after handing in his resignation

The Independent UK

England’s Ollie Lawrence wary of unknown quantity Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

The 21-year-old was given his Test debut by Australia less than a month after switching to rugby union from NRL side Sydney Roosters for £2.7million.

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