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Fly-half Smith fit to take on Wallabies

FLY-HALF Fin Smith starts for England having recovered from a calf injury. The 24-year-old, who has started England’s past five matches at 10, is joined in the XV by Sale flanker Ben Curry, who makes his Test return after an…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM
Fly-half Smith fit to take on Wallabies
Key Things to Know
  • Fin Smith will start at fly-half for England against Australia after recovering from a calf injury.
  • Sale flanker Ben Curry makes his Test return after missing 16 months due to injuries.
  • Tom Curry was ruled out of the contest after suffering a training injury setback.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fly-half Fin Smith will start for England against Australia after recovering from a calf injury. The 24-year-old has started England's previous five matches at number 10 and is included in the lineup alongside Sale flanker Ben Curry, who returns to Test rugby following an injury-plagued 16-month absence.

Ben Curry was selected to bolster England's breakdown contest after his twin brother, Tom Curry, was ruled out due to a training injury setback. Additionally, Alex Coles joins captain Maro Itoje in the second row, while Henry Slade starts at outside center as Joe Marchant and Will Joseph are omitted.

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