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England fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia
Fin Smith starts for England in Sunday's Australia clash after calf recovery.
In brief
Fin Smith starts for England in Sunday's Australia clash after calf recovery. England fly-half Fin Smith starts against Australia in Nations Championship opener after calf injury recovery. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Fin Smith cleared for Australia
Fin Smith starts at fly-half after calf injury recovery for England's Nations Championship opener.
George Furbank returns after injuries
George Furbank returns to England squad after two years following appendicitis, broken arm, concussion and calf issues.
Fin Baxter returns after foot surgery
Fin Baxter returns to England squad after 11 months due to foot problem requiring two surgeries.
Borthwick's selection changes
Borthwick makes four changes to England team including George Furbank at full-back and Maro Itoje at second row.
Greg Fisilau earns opportunity
Greg Fisilau earns England debut after hard work with Exeter Chiefs and training performance.
World Cup context
England and Australia meet in World Cup quarter-finals next year making this Sunday's clash their final home encounter.
England team for Australia
England faces Australia with George Furbank, Fin Smith, Fin Baxter, Maro Itoje, Alex Coles and Ben Curry in starting lineup.
The main idea
England fly-half Fin Smith starts against Australia in Nations Championship opener after calf injury recovery.
