Fin Smith fit to face Australia as Ben Curry replaces injured twin Tom in England line-up

Maro Itoje captains England after missing summer TestsConcerns Tom Curry may miss all Nations ChampionshipFin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025.Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop. The Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau is in line for a debut from the bench. Continue reading…

Fin Smith has passed a fitness test to start at No10 while Steve Borthwick makes four changes to side that beat Argentina in July Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025. Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop.

The Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau is in line for a debut from the bench. Smith’s selection is a boost for Borthwick, who lost Tom Curry to an injury sustained in training on Wednesday. The Guardian understands there are concerns that Tom Curry will not be fit to feature at any stage of England’s autumn