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England fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes

Fin Smith starts at fly-half against the Wallabies after coming through Friday’s final training session.

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:33 PM

Key Things to Know

Fin Smith has been cleared from a calf injury to start at fly-half against Australia on Sunday.
Head coach Steve Borthwick made four changes to the England starting lineup that beat Argentina in July.
Full-back George Furbank and prop Fin Baxter return to the starting side after extensive injury absences.

The Story in 60 Seconds

England fly-half Fin Smith has recovered from a calf injury and will start against Australia in Sunday's Nations Championship opener at Twickenham. Head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed Smith's availability following Friday's final training session, providing a key boost for England's opening autumn fixture.

Borthwick made four changes to the side that defeated Argentina 31-24 in July. Full-back George Furbank returns after illness, while loosehead prop Fin Baxter starts following an 11-month injury layoff. Lock Maro Itoje and flanker Ben Curry also return to the pack, with uncapped Exeter Chiefs number eight Greg Fisilau named on the replacements bench.

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England fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes

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