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.
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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 drop Ford, start Smith at fullback against Fiji
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France : England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped George Ford and has opted to start Owen Farrell at flyhalf and Marcus Smith at fullback for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
Superfan Borthwick unlikely to ditch Farrell for England-Fiji clash
MARSEILLE, France : Anyone wondering if England's Steve Borthwick might think the answer to their attacking woes against Samoa is to drop Owen Farrell for this weekend's quarter-final with Fiji should note the coach's assessment of his captain after Saturday's game.
Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to the quarter-final fixtures
After a full month of action that kicked off on September 8 with France's dazzling defeat of New Zealand, the first phase of the Rugby World Cup drew to a close on Sunday in Toulouse, where Fiji set up a knockout clash with England despite slumping to a historic defeat against Portugal.
'Scrappy' England come from behind to beat inspired Samoa
England captain Owen Farrell said his were "scrappy" as they came back to edge Samoa 18-17 in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday after trailing by nine points with half an hour to play.
England captain Farrell looking forward to Curry return
England flanker Tom Curry is fit and raring to go should he be selected against Samoa having played only three minutes in the Rugby World Cup following an early red card picked up against Argentina.
Kickers worth their weight in gold at Rugby World Cup
MARSEILLE, France : Every Rugby World Cup has been won by a nation with a strong goal-kicker who can turn pressure into points and it is likely to be the case again in France with the teams who have come through tight contests so far all having one thing in common.