London, Oct 28, 2025 (AFP) - Ford edges out Fin Smith for England fly-half role against Australia

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George Ford has won the race to be England's starting fly-half against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, with Fin Smith on the bench and Marcus Smith omitted from coach Steve Borthwick's matchday 23 entirely. Ford, a veteran of 102 Tests for England, will continue in the No 10 shirt he wore throughout the recent tour of Argentina and the United States. Fin Smith, who was first choice during the Six Nations, missed that tour as he was involved......

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