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Smith has filled the full-back position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille

Smith has filled the position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille.

England are back in Rugby World Cup action this afternoon as they take on Chile in Lille.

France eventually battled past Uruguay in Lille on Thursday but it is the impressive South Americans who come away with more credit.

France rugby union boss Fabien Galthié underlined his belief in the collective with his decision to rest several star players for Thursday night's World Cup clash against Uruguay in Lille.

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

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