Steve Borthwick rips up England side to face Italy as Fin Smith starts at fly half

A whole new backline has been named for the Six Nations trip to Rome

3 Mar, 14:45 — 3 Mar, 15:00

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Why this matters

This is a crucial Six Nations fixture for England as they look to build momentum after recent performances. The significant team changes, particularly at fly-half, indicate a strategic shift by coach Steve Borthwick to find a winning formula.

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Key entities

Steve BorthwickEngland head coach Fin SmithFly-half EnglandNational rugby union team ItalyNational rugby union team Six NationsAnnual rugby union tournament RomeLocation of the match

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 3 Mar, 14:45|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 15m|Window: 15m

The Independent3 Mar, 14:45First to report