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Fin Smith Wins Fitness Race to Start at Fly-Half as England Hand Out Debut Against Australia

Fin Smith Wins Fitness Race to Start at Fly-Half as England Hand Out Debut Against Australia
World Sports · 21:03:06 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

England fly-half Fin Smith has won his fitness race and will start in the team's clash against Australia, with the side also handing out a debut.

Smith, who had been a doubt for the match, has been passed fit and takes the number 10 jersey for the international fixture.

England's selection includes a new cap, though the debutant's identity was not disclosed in the initial team announcement.

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