Steve Borthwicks England host France at Twickenham in Six Nations Round Two following 27-22 loss to Ireland in Dublin last week; fly-half Fin Smith, No 8 Tom Willis and wing Ollie Sleightholme start,

England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

England have confirmed their starting line-up to face France in the second weekend of the Six Nations on Saturday.

France coach Fabien Galthie expects a struggling England to provide a "fierce" Six Nations challenge for his in-form side on Saturday.

England head coach Steve Borthwick is planning to start both Marcus Smith and Fin Smith against France in their Six Nations clash on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.

Fin Smith will make his first Test start for England on Saturday, as head coach Steve Borthwick shakes things up with his starting XV to take on France at Twick

Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France - Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland

By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.

England have made a bold selection shake-up for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham, with Marcus Smith moving to fullback and Fin Smith earning his first Test start at fly-half. The dramatic changes come as Steve Borthwick's side look to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat in Ireland.