It is not Steve Borthwick’s style to crow in post-match press conferences, even after a victory as rousing as England’s 26-25 defeat of France on Saturday evening. On the top table at Twickenham, he was asked whether the triumph felt more satisfying for some bold selections in the build-up;

England’s 26-25 victory over France bathes Fin Smith in a glorious light as Marcus Smith struggles in the No 15 role

England ignited their Six Nations’ hopes with a last-gasp victory over France. Elliot Daly was England’s hero, scoring a try in the dying moments and Fin Smith converted it to secure a 26-25 victory for Steve Borthwick’s side.

I floated the idea that England coach Steve Borthwick might be one of those generals who is not lucky. On Saturday, at the Allianz Stadium, it was proved otherwise. An atypically cack-handed display by the French visitors wasted three good try-scoring opportunities in a first half that was scrappy,

Dear England rugby fans, media and Steve Borthwick, Can we please not do with Fin Smith what we are in the process of doing with Marcus Smith? What we did with George Ford after his missed drop goal against New Zealand,

Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against 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.

Rookie fly-half Fin Smith showed England there is another way to play after stepping in for maverick Marcus Smith says Matt Dawson.

Smith’s heart is not at full-back, and with Fin Smith set to play No 10 against France it could be the change that dictates Steve Borthwick’s future