Marcus Smith urged to kickstart England attack against Fiji after setbacks

<ul><li><p>Genge to captain side as Borthwick makes seven changes</p></li><li><p>Itoje on the bench after missing training due to injury</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Steve Borthwick has acknowledged the challenges presented by managing Marcus Smith’s diminished role for England but has urged the recalled playmaker to kickstart his side’s attack against Fiji on Saturday.</p><p>Borthwick revealed that he met with Smith before England’s autumn campaign to offer support to the Harlequins No 10, who was first-choice fly-half 12 months ago before being moved to full-back and then to the role of super sub.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/06/marcus-and-fin-smith-return-with-itoje-on-the-bench-for-england-v-fiji-clash">Continue reading...</a>