Maro Itoje insists on handing over its first start in England in the clown in the deals of the six countries on Saturday against France is not a gambling.
Steve Purthwick, England coach, chose the most prominent players in the same back line for the first time, as Fin Smth made his first start in the No. 10 shirt and Marcus Smith to replace Freddy Steward in the full back.
All previous test manifestations of the previous Finith have come out on the bench, but ITOJE is sure that the 22 -year -old is ready to take over the lead at the Allianz Stadium.
“There is no gambling here. We do not go to the casino,” said the England leader. Sky Sports. “Fin is a great player.
“He was doing something, training well. He was in the camp for a long time now, so I am excited to see him go. It's our job as teammates and colleagues to support him.”
England is already playing in the six nations after the opening round 27-22 defeat on Ireland in Dublin.
The England attack on the France team in Antoine Dubont at your first international start may be arduous for some, but it represents a challenge that Fin Smith was manufactured.
“I have already got a very mature mood,” said Itoji.
“He is a young man, but from his behavior, the way he behaves himself, the way he speaks, and the way he emphasizes himself, has an atmosphere of confidence about him, which I think is really impressive.”
Fin Smith: A dream to wear 10 for England
Before its first start to England, Fly-Half Fin Smith said Sky Sports: “I am excited, it's a dream of any young boy to wear the ten shirt for England.
“I grew up as I watched some great people, Johnny (Wilkinson), (Owen Farrell) won, until I am telling that I would wear this shirt this week was surreal.
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Fin Smith says he will supervise the wearing of the No. 10 shirt when he lined up for England against France in Toykinham on Saturday
“Monday morning, Steve (Portoic) told me. His words were for me:” I didn't get a very good booker face, “because I was very bad to hide my feelings after that. I was completely happy and I could not wait to tell my family after that.
“He just wants to see me bring my game, not thinking about it a lot. Trust in my instincts, go out there, enjoy myself, and we hope that the result and performance will take care of itself.
“It is a wonderful thing (Marcus Smith's presence in the full back). It will be like the presence of 10 seconds on the field.
“I am very excited about the presence of a player from his quality with me there and we hope that he will take this weight a little from my shoulder.”
Five changes in England before visiting France
Blowkwick made a total of five changes, two of whom are topical, for the match against France.
Olie Sleightholme returns to the left wing after Kadan Morley was excluded due to an injury to the foot in Dublin and that could end its course.
Tom Willis began his first start on No. 8 as part of the back row modification that Ben Iral sees moving to OpenSIDE and Ben Curry Drop on a seat supported by the return of old warriors Jimmy George and Ellit Dali.
George was absent from the opening match of the tournament due to a strain in the knee strings, but he was now appointed to show his first appearance since he was replaced as a leader by Maru Etoji.
England team to play France
Start xv: 15 Marcus Smith, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Olie Lawrence, 12 Henry Slade, 11 Olie Sleightholme, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3 Will Stuart, 4 Maro Itoje (C), 5 George Martin, 6 Tom Curry, 7 Ben Earl, 8 Tom Willis.
Alternatives: 16 Jimmy George, 17 Vin Paxter, 18 Joe Hayes, 19 Chesum, 20 Chandler Keningham-South, 21 Ben Carrie, 22 Harry Randal, 23 Elliot Dali.
Six matches of countries: The second round
Saturday, February 8
Italy v. Wales (2.15 pm)
England against France (4.45 pm)
Sunday, February 9
Scotland against Ireland (3 pm)
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