Smith dropped by England as Farrell starts v Italy
England have broken up their contentious playmaking axis of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell as part of a revamped midfield selected for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
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Farrell at flyhalf, Smith on bench for England against Italy
LONDON : Coach Steve Borthwick has abandoned England's twin playmaker model for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy as Owen Farrell will start at flyhalf, with Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade in midfield and Marcus Smith dropped to the bench.
Arundell and Slade back for England against Italy in Six Nations
England have called up Henry Arundell and centre Henry Slade for the Six Nations clash with Italy on Sunday at Twickenham after both have struggled with injuries.
Manu Tuilagi dropped by England as Owen Farrell starts at centre
Manu Tuilagi has been dropped by Steve Borthwick as the England head coach named a revamped side for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Smith and Farrell start for England as Tuilagi left out
LONDON :Owen Farrell and Joe Marchant will fill England's midfield with Marcus Smith at flyhalf in their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday as Manu Tuilagi was omitted from the matchday squad announced by Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Manu Tuilagi left out of Steve Borthwick’s first England team
Manu Tuilagi has been dropped by Steve Borthwick as the head coach named a revamped side for England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Harlequins hand Sharks first Champions Cup defeat in high-scoring final pool match
The Sharks suffered their first Champions Cup defeat 39-29 at the hands of Harlequins in London on Saturday.
Owen Farrell banned but will be available for Six Nations
Owen Farrell will be available for the start of England's Six Nations against Scotland on 4 February after receiving a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle.