England's Fin Smith is available for the game against Australia, while Tom Curry is sidelined because of a injury. Ben Curry takes Tom Curry's spot in the team. Ellis Genge has been dropped from the starting XV. Steve Borthwick has returned to a reliable strategy as head coach, with the team facing a deciding fitness trial before the Australia clash.
“Steve Borthwick has returned to a reliable strategy as head coach, with the team facing a deciding fitness trial before the Australia clash,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Bramley Grove Partnership, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 4 — England's Fin Smith is available for the game against Australia, while Tom Curry is sidelined because of a inj...
Nov 5 — Steve Borthwick has returned to a reliable strategy as head coach, with the team facing a deciding fitness tri...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Bramley Grove Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramley Grove Partnership desk and last updated 16:14 UTC.
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