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Fin Smith passed fit as England name side to face Australia
November 6, 2026 at 02:55 PM
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England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his XV for Sunday's autumn opener against Australia, with Fin Smith recovered from a calf injury to start at fly-half.
- Fin Smith, who had been a doubt after coming off in Northampton's 24 October defeat by Leicester, has been passed fit and starts at fly-half.
- Ben Curry starts at openside flanker in place of twin brother Tom, who sustained an injury in training on Wednesday.
- Maro Itoje returns to captain the side after being rested over the summer, partnering Alex Coles in the second row.
- Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau has been named on the bench and is in line to win his first cap.

