Summary
Northampton fly-half Fin Smith talks about the challenges he faced after losing his place in the England rugby team for the autumn internationals. Despite performing well in the Six Nations and touring with the British and Irish Lions, Smith was not selected over competitors George Ford and Marcus Smith. He remains positive and engaged in regular discussions with England’s coaching staff about team selections.
Key Facts
- Fin Smith, a 23-year-old fly-half, played for England in the 2024 Six Nations and has 13 national caps.
- He started matches against France, Scotland, Italy, and Wales during the Six Nations tournament.
- Smith toured with the British and Irish Lions but was not first-choice during Test matches.
- In the autumn internationals, George Ford and Marcus Smith were chosen over him for the England team.
- Smith regularly communicates with England coach Steve Borthwick to understand selection decisions.
- The selection decisions were not due to poor performance but rather opportunities taken by other players, like Ford.
- Smith values the experience and connections made during the Lions tour and continues to believe in his abilities.
