Steve Borathwick on Saturday named his England lineup for Clash with France, with radical changes, including Marcus Smith’s full-back transition.
England’s boss has handed over the key of number 10 to Finampon Man, who started his first Test in Fly-Haf.
Borathwick has made three personnel changes in the XV with Finn Smith, Wing Oli Sleewholme and Tom Willis. But Freddy Steward is completely hit by a 23-man squad list, providing the Elliot Daily three-fourth cover.
As expected, former captain and hooker Jamie George, who missed the 27–22 defeat in Ireland with a hamstring problem, is back on the bench. Ben Arri will shift Ben Curry to Open Tanker to accommodate the promotion of Willis, leaving Ben Curry for replacement.
Sleewholme Cadon of Northampton makes a quick comeback to replace Murle.
England Lineup: M. T.freeman, O.LAWRENCE, H.Slade, O.Sleightholme; F. Smith, A. Mitail; E.Genge, L.Cowan-Dickie, W.Stuart, M.Itoje (Capt), G.Martin, T.Curry, B.EARL, T.Willis
Replacement: J.GEORGE, F.BAXTER, J.HEYES, O.CESSUM, C.Cunningham-South. B.Curry, H.Randall, E.Daly
