England make three changes for Springboks showdown
Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France.
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Steward at fullback for England, Marler and Martin start v Springboks
PARIS : England have recalled fullback Freddie Steward to start Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa, while Joe Marler and George Martin are drafted into the pack in the team named by coach Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, but England are hopeful he will be fit.
Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final
England have rolled the dice for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of the jettisoned Freddie Steward.
Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell included in England line-up
England have rolled the dice for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of the jettisoned Freddie Steward.
England set to drop Ford, start Smith at fullback in Fiji quarter-final
MARSEILLE, France : England coach Steve Borthwick looks set to make radical changes for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by dropping George Ford and starting Marcus Smith at fullback, strengthening his midfield defence and injecting some energy into the attack.
Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth
Marcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile.
England's Smith making irresistible case for inclusion
NICE, France : Coach Steve Borthwick is not generally a man to make radical decisions but England fans excited by what they saw against Chile on Saturday will probably be praying that he sticks with the experiment of playing Marcus Smith at fullback.