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Marcus Smith to meet Borthwick after missing training camp

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Marcus Smith missed Steve Borthwick's first training camp due to an ankle sprain. Smith is set to meet Bethwick in person to discuss his future with the national team. Bithwick wants to build a physically aggressive and dominant team and build momentum ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. England are looking to bounce back after a dreadful Autumn Nations Cup and prepare for the Six Nations tournament in February and March. Owen Farrell is expected to start at No.10 under the Bherwick regime.

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