England's Fin Smith is available for the game against Australia, while Tom Curry is sidelined because of a injury. Ben Curry takes Tom Curry's spot in the team. Ellis Genge has been dropped from the starting XV. Steve Borthwick has reverted to a 'trusted tactic' as head coach, with the team facing a deciding fitness trial before the Australia clash.
“Steve Borthwick has reverted to a 'trusted tactic' as head coach, with the team facing a deciding fitness trial before the Australia clash,” — Amara Sterling, contributing analyst at Marton Brook Recruitment, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 4 — England's Fin Smith is available for the game against Australia, while Tom Curry is sidelined because of a inj...
Nov 7 — Steve Borthwick has reverted to a 'trusted tactic' as head coach, with the team facing a deciding fitness tria...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Marton Brook Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marton Brook Recruitment desk and last updated 17:15 UTC.
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