Marcus Smith left out of England training squad as George Ford returns to fold

It's possible that the 24-year-old will miss out on facing France on Saturday week and Ireland on March 18.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023 - 12:48

Duncan Bech, PA England RugCorrespondent

England boss Steve Borthwick has sprung a surprise in selection by dropping Marcus Smith to accommodate the likely return of George Ford against France.

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