Smith still an impact player

Bagshot - England coach Steve Borthwick insists Marcus Smith (above) can remain a "game-changer" despite dropping him to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.

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Smith moved from flyhalf to fullback following England's opening 27-22 loss to champions Ireland in Dublin and featured in his less favoured role as Borthwick's men revived their title bid with tense one-point wins over both France and Scotland.

But now he is on the bench, with Fin Smith who started at flyhalf in the 26-25 and 16-15 victories over France and Scotland respectively — continuing in the key playmaking role against Italy.

The experienced Elliot Daly comes in for Marcus Smith at No 15 while centre Fraser Dingwall has been recalled after Henry Slade was dropped from the matchday-23 entirely.