Young rugby prodigy Fin Smith has set his sights on claiming the England fly-half position following his pivotal role in Northampton’s victorious campaign to secure the Gallagher Premiership title. His aspirations were given a significant boost with the announcement of George Ford’s unavailability for the upcoming Tests against Japan and New Zealand due to an Achilles injury.
The vacancy created by Ford’s absence has set the stage for a potential showdown between Fin Smith and Marcus Smith for the highly coveted role of England’s chief playmaker. The first test for the fly-half position will take place on June 22 in Tokyo, against Japan.
Despite commencing the Six Nations on the bench and temporarily relinquishing his position to Marcus Smith due to injury, Fin Smith has enjoyed a remarkable season, earning the Rugby Players Association’s player of the year award and clinching a Premiership winners medal with Northampton.
As the jubilation from the Premiership triumph subsides, the 22-year-old Smith is gearing up to join the England squad, resolute in his determination to leave an indelible mark and firmly establish himself as the team’s number 10.
With Ford sidelined, Smith is steadfast in his goal to seize the opportunity and make the fly-half position his own. His ambition is to conclude the season with a successful tenure as England’s fly-half, maximizing the opportunity that has presented itself.
As the England squad prepares for their departure to Japan, the final roster of approximately 35 players will be confirmed, with Smith poised to join Gloucester fly-half Charlie Atkinson as a pivotal playmaker in the absence of George Ford.
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