Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.

England started their campaign with a 27-22 loss at holders Ireland last weekend, an eighth defeat from their last 13 games.

England need to bounce back against France to keep their Six Nations hopes alive after their opening round loss to Ireland.

Fin and Marcus Smith are expected to start England ’s Six Nations showdown against France on Saturday. England head into the game at Twickenham looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland last week in their opening game of the Six Nations.

Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith will start for England for the first time in this weekend's 'Le Crunch' at Allianz Stadium, meaning a move to fullback for Marcus Smith.

By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.

England have made a bold selection shake-up for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham, with Marcus Smith moving to fullback and Fin Smith earning his first Test start at fly-half. The dramatic changes come as Steve Borthwick's side look to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat in Ireland.