Nick Evans confident Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell axis can fire for England

Nick Evans takes charge of England’s attack for the Six Nations (Andrew Matthews/PA)

England’s new attack coach believes the misfiring Marcus Smith-Owen Farrell creative axis can be ignited by providing the clarity that was missing under the previous regime.

Nick Evans, an influential figure in Harlequins’ all-action charge to the 2021 Gallagher Premiership title, will oversee the attack for the Six Nations as part of Steve Borthwick’s freshly assembled management team.