Marcus Smith brutally dropped by Steve Borthwick

‘I don’t think Marcus Smith came across well at all’ – Sir Clive Woodward claims Steve Borthwick ‘sending a message’ to dropped England star
Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward believes that the decision to drop Marcus Smith could be a “pivotal moment” for Steve Borthwick and the playmaker. The 26-year-old began the Six Nations as the national team’s first choice fly-half after a stellar 2024 which saw the Harlequins star establish himself in the XV.
England boss Steve Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a ‘game-changer’
He believes that the player has "impact" and can be unleashed from the bench when there is fatigue on the pitch. Read more at straitstimes.com.
England: Steve Borthwick breaks down key factor behind benching Marcus Smith
England head coach Steve Borthwick has justified his decision to drop Marcus Smith as a way of 'unleashing' him in off the bench against Italy.
England boss Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a 'game-changer'
England coach Steve Borthwick insists Marcus Smith can remain a "game-changer" despite dropping him to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.
Rugby-England drop Marcus Smith for Six Nations clash with Italy
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -England have dropped Marcus Smith for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham with Elliot Daly replacing him as coach Steve Borthwick makes three changes to the line-up that began the narrow victory over Scotland.
England team: Marcus Smith brutally dropped by Steve Borthwick as former captain reaches big milestone
Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his 23-man England squad to take on Italy in the fourth round of the Six Nations Championship.
England bench Marcus Smith for Italy Six Nations match
England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from his starting side for the Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. With Fin Smith retained at fly-half in the team announced by Borthwick on Wednesday,
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