Fin Smith starts for England against Australia as Tom Curry misses out
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Fin Smith has been named the starting fly-half for England's Test against Australia at Twickenham on November 6, 2026, after passing his fitness test. Tom Curry is sidelined due to injury, leading to Ben Curry being selected for the openside flanker position. Maro Itoje returns to captain the side, and Steve Borthwick has made four changes from the previous match against Argentina. George Furbank is set to start at fullback, and Fin Baxter will play at loosehead prop, while Greg Fisilau may make his debut from the bench.
- •Fin Smith passes fitness test and starts at fly-half.
- •Tom Curry out; Ben Curry selected to replace him.
- •Maro Itoje returns as captain for England.
- •Four changes made to the line-up since the Argentina match.
- •Greg Fisilau could debut from the bench.
- 2:07 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fin Smith fit to face Australia as Ben Curry replaces injured twin Tom in England line-up
- 2:05 PMESPN Rugby — England's Fin Smith fit to start vs. Australia
"Maro Itoje captains England after missing summer Tests Concerns Tom Curry may miss all Nations Championship Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025. Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop. The Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau is in line for a debut from the bench. Continue reading...
"England have Fin Smith fit to start at fly-half for Sunday's Test against Australia at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, but they will be without Tom Curry for the clash.
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External links- The Guardian SportNov 6, 2026, 2:07 PMFin Smith fit to face Australia as Ben Curry replaces injured twin Tom in England line-up
Maro Itoje captains England after missing summer Tests Concerns Tom Curry may miss all Nations Championship Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025. Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop. The Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau is in line for a debut from the bench. Continue reading...
- ESPN RugbyNov 6, 2026, 2:05 PMEngland's Fin Smith fit to start vs. Australia
England have Fin Smith fit to start at fly-half for Sunday's Test against Australia at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, but they will be without Tom Curry for the clash.
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