Borthwick opts to break up much-debated playmaking axis Jack Willis replaces Ben Curry at openside flanker England have broken up their playmaking axis of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell as part of a revamped midfield selected for Sunday's Six Nations tussle with Italy. Having started the last eight Tests together, Smith has been demoted to the bench to accommodate Owen Farrell's selection at fly-half instead of inside-centre.
Marcus Smith dropped as England opt for Owen Farrell at fly-half against Italy
The Guardian - 10 Feb 2023 17:56
Borthwick opts to break up much-debated playmaking axis Jack Willis replaces Ben Curry at openside flanker England have broken up their playmaking axis of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell as part of a revamped midfield selected for Sunday's Six Nations tussle with Italy. Having started the last eight Tests together, Smith has been demoted to the bench to accommodate Owen Farrell's selection at fly-half instead of inside-centre.
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