Rugby-Smith at flyhalf for England, Farrell at 12, Tuilagi on the wing


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 11 Nov 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v Tonga - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 6, 2021 England's Marcus Smith celebrates after scoring a try REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Marcus Smith will start at flyhalf for England against Australia on Saturday, with captain Owen Farrell returning at inside centre and Manu Tuilagi getting a rare outing on the wing as Eddie Jones has found a creative answer to his centre conundrum.

With Farrell returning after missing last week's 69-3 win over Tonga it was widely expected that he would slot in at 12 alongside playmaker Smith.

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