Leaked England team to play Fiji sees Marcus Smith return this weekend

Steward, 24, started at No.15 in England’s win over Australia last weekend but suffered a hand injury following a heavy collision with Filipo Daugunu late in the game.

Images from the match at the Allianz Stadium showed Steward receiving treatment on the sidelines, grimacing as medical staff strapped several of his fingers together. He was replaced in the 75th minute, leaving England to finish with 14 — and briefly 13 — men after Henry Pollock’s yellow card.

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It is understood that Steward sat out England training at Pennyhill Park on Monday and will do the same on Tuesday. Head coach Steve Borthwick is expected to confirm his matchday squad on Thursday, and while Steward has not been ruled out, his absence would likely force a backline reshuffle.

With George Furbank and Elliot Daly both sidelined through injury, Smith has emerged as the front-runner to start at full-back, having impressed there during the 2025 Six Nations.

According to The Telegraph, Ollie Lawrence is in contention for a recall at inside centre, giving England a powerful midfield combination alongside playmaker George Ford.

If selected, the reshuffle could see Smith and Ford link up in a dual playmaker role — a move that would add attacking spark and creativity against a dangerous Fijian side.

1. Fin Baxter (Harlequins)
2. Jamie George (Saracens) – vice-captain
3. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers)
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens) – captain
5. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
6. Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby)
7. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby)
8. Ben Earl (Saracens)
9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
10. George Ford (Sale Sharks) – vice-captain
11. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs)
12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)
13. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
14. Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks)
15. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)

16. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks)
17. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears) – vice-captain
18. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)
19. Alex Coles (Northampton Saints)
20. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
21. Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints)
22. Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby)
23. Fin Smith (Northampton Saints)