Fin Smith to start at No 10 with Marcus Smith at fullback
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“We’ve seen Marcus at 15 with George Ford and we’ve seen him with Fin,” said Wigglesworth. “He’s obviously another set of eyes that are very opportunistic. ‘Where’s the space? Who can I beat?’ Whether it is with George or with Fin, that’s what it would bring. “Obviously he’s a slightly different 10 to Marcus. Marcus has got that X-factor in terms of beating a man one on one but I think Fin is very measured. He also speaks very well and, as I say, finds space very well. That’s a big part of a No 10’s role ... moving the team around to where they need to be on the pitch. I think he’s been really good at that.”
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