Autumn Nations Series: Marcus Smith in to start as England make seven changes for Fiji clash

Autumn Nations Series: Marcus Smith in to start as England make seven changes for Fiji clash | Rugby Union News

November 6, 2025:

Marcus Smith has been brought in to start at full-back as one of seven changes for England in their Autumn Nations Series clash vs Fiji on Saturday.

Smith replaces the injured Freddie Steward, while further changes in the backs see Tommy Freeman shift from centre to wing in place of Tom Roebuck due to the latter’s ankle injury, Ollie Lawrence start at outside-centre and Fin Smith replaces George Ford at fly-half.

In the forwards, loosehead Ellis Genge, hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, lock Alex Coles and back-row Chandler Cunningham-South come in to start.

Ben Earl shifts from No 8 to openside flanker in place of Sam Underhill, with captain Maro Itoje dropping down to the bench.

With Itoje named among the replacements, he will co-captain the side with Genge at Twickenham. They are supported by vice-captains Jamie George, Fraser Dingwall and Ollie Chessum.

England squad to face Fiji

Starting XV: 15. Marcus Smith, 14. Tommy Freeman, 13. Ollie Lawrence. 12. Fraser Dingwall, 11. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 10. Fin Smith, 9. Alex Mitchell; 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3. Joe Heyes, 4. Alex Coles, 5. Ollie Chessum, 6. Guy Pepper, 7. Ben Earl, 8. Chandler Cunningham-South.

Replacements: 16. Jamie George, 17. Fin Baxter, 18. Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 19. Maro Itoje, 20. Tom Curry, 21. Henry Pollock, 22. Ben Spencer, 23. Henry Arundell.

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England’s Autumn Nations Series schedule

November 1
England 25-7 Australia – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

November 8
England vs Fiji – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (5.40pm)

November 15
England vs New Zealand – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (3.10pm)

November 23
England vs Argentina – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4.10pm)

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