Marcus Smith drops to bench with Daly at 15 against Italy
Briefly

In the upcoming Six Nations match against Italy, England has opted for significant personnel changes, with Elliot Daly starting at full-back and Fraser Dingwall making his return to the centre after more than a year. This marks a tactical shift as coach Steve Borthwick aims to improve upon last year's narrow 27-23 victory against Italy. England currently ranks third in the Six Nations, trailing behind France and Ireland, indicating the pressure on the team to perform well as they seek to climb the table.
Dingwall comes into the centre alongside Ollie Lawrence, meaning five of the seven backs are from Northampton, highlighting the team's regional focus in selection.
The head coach, Steve Borthwick, is looking to address last year's narrow 27-23 victory against Italy, reflecting the team’s need for improvement.
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