A potential injury to Freddie Steward could open the door for Marcus Smith to start for England against Fiji. Steward, who started against Australia, received treatment at pitchside in the second half and appeared to be in considerable pain, but stayed on for 80 minutes. With full-backs George Furbank and Elliot Daly already ruled out, Steward's setback may provide a chance for Smith. Smith, who shifted to No 15 last season, would offer more of a running threat against Fiji, who traditionally favor an offloading game. However, the England head coach, Steve Borthwick, may face a dilemma with the No 15 jersey, as Smith lacks the commanding aerial presence of Steward. Borthwick may look to experiment with other players, such as Tommy Freeman or Ben Earl, who could make a switch to midfield. Earl, in particular, has expressed his desire to play at No 12 and has highlighted the team's strength in the aerial game, drawing inspiration from the Netflix documentary 'The Last Dance'. The controversy surrounding Steward's injury and the potential impact on the team's strategy has sparked discussion among fans, with many eager to see how Borthwick will approach the upcoming match against the All Blacks.
