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Fin Smith fit to face Australia as Ben Curry replaces injured twin Tom in England lineup
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Maro Itoje captains hosts after missing summer Tests Concerns Tom Curry may miss all Nations Championship Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside f
Maro Itoje captains hosts after missing summer Tests Concerns Tom Curry may miss all Nations Championship Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025. Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop. The Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau is in line for a debut from the bench.
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