Marcus Smith is primed to make his first start at full-back in England’s game against Chile on Saturday.
Smith, a 10 by trade, will switch to the No 15 jersey having made four cameos from the bench in the position over the last six weeks.
Skipper Owen Farrell is set to start at fly-half as his four-match ban comes to an end, with George Ford reduced to a role on the bench.
Victory over the South American minnows could book England’s place in the quarter final and Steve Borthwick is expected to rotate his team.
Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly are expected to combine in midfield, with Borthwick scheduled to confirm his team on Thursday afternoon.
Marcus Smith will start against Chile at full back after sitting on the bench for the first two games
Steve Borthwick’s side have reportedly been considering experimenting with all three play-maker options
Owen Farrell comes straight back into the side as captain and starting No 10 against Chile
Henry Arundell and Max Malins are in line to start on the wings, with Danny Care the front-runner to take over at scrum-half.
Experienced players such as Jamie George and Courtney Lawes are expected to be rested, with Theo Dann, George Martin, Bevan Rodd and Jack Willis in line to join the pack.
George Ford will reportedly drop to the bench with stand-in skipper Courtney Lawes set to be rested
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