England rugby coach makes brave selection call before French crunch

England's chief coach Steve Borthwick has put his reputation on the line with a remarkable selection decision ahead of Saturday's crucial match against France.

Borthwick has chosen Marcus Smith at fly-half in place of dropped England captain Owen Farrell for the match at Twickenham.

It will be the first time Farrell, a veteran of more than a hundred Tests, has been omitted from a full-strength England side