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England to field new backline with Fin Smith at fly half against Italy

England to field new backline with Fin Smith at fly half against Italy
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England's rugby team will have a new backline including Fin Smith starting at fly half for Six Nations match in Italy.

  • England's entire backline could change from the previous game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday
  • Fin Smith has been named to start at fly half for England's match against Italy
  • The new backline was selected by England head coach Steve Borthwick for the Six Nations trip to Rome
  • The match against Italy is scheduled for Saturday as part of the Six Nations tournament
  • Steve Borthwick has made changes to the England team lineup ahead of the Italy game

England's rugby team will feature a new backline for their upcoming Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Fin Smith has been named to start at fly half, with head coach Steve Borthwick making changes to the team following their previous game against Ireland.

Changes to the team lineup may affect England's approach in the Six Nations tournament. The selection of Fin Smith at fly half represents a change in personnel for the upcoming match against Italy.