Fin Smith to start at fly-half for England against France

Marcus Smith (left) and Fin Smith (right) have been picked to start in England’s backline against France (John Walton/PA)

England have united Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in their starting backline for the first time as they look to reignite their Guinness Six Nations title bid against France on Saturday.

Fin Smith will make his first appearance in the number 10 jersey after winning all seven of his caps as a replacement, with his namesake moving to full-back to accommodate the change at fly-half.