# Fly-half Smith fit to steer England against Wallabies

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fly-half-smith-fit-to-steer-england-against-wallabies/
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:00:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T14:26:15+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cv4g11wr6l5jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Fin Smith is fit to start at fly-half against Australia.
- Ben Curry returns after 16 months out of Test rugby.
- Greg Fisilau could make his England debut from the bench.

## Summary

Fin Smith has recovered from a calf injury and will start at fly-half for England against Australia in their opening autumn Test on Sunday. His return matters because he has started England’s past five matches in the position, having moved ahead of George Ford in the pecking order during this year’s Six Nations.

Flanker Ben Curry also returns for his first Test in 16 months, with England looking to blunt Australia’s breakdown threat and secure quick ball. Northampton team-mates Tommy Freeman and Alex Coles are also in the starting side; Henry Slade starts at outside centre, while Greg Fisilau could earn his first cap from the bench. Smith had been a doubt after leaving Northampton’s defeat by Leicester late with the injury on 24 October.

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