Fly-half Smith fit to steer England against Wallabies
Summary
Fin Smith has recovered from a calf injury and will start at fly-half for England against Australia on Sunday. Flanker Ben Curry also returns to the Test side after 16 months, while Greg Fisilau could earn his first cap from the bench.Key Facts
- Smith has started England’s past five matches at fly-half.
- Smith was injured during Northampton’s defeat by Leicester on 24 October.
- Ben Curry returns to the England team after an injury-hit 16 months.
- Tom Curry is unavailable after an injury setback in training.
- Alex Coles starts in the second row ahead of George Martin.
- Fin Baxter starts at loose-head prop, with Ellis Genge and Will Stuart on the bench.
- Exeter back row Greg Fisilau is named among the replacements and could win his first cap.
- England face Australia in their opening Test of the autumn on Sunday.
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