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ALEX BYWATER: Marcus Smith has been backed to deliver his 'outstanding' best and push his case for Lions selection by having an extended run in his favoured No 10 shirt with Harlequins.

Smith’s involvement in this year’s Six Nations came predominantly at full-back, with the 26-year-old forced to watch his younger namesake, Fin, take the fly-half reins in his stead.

That decision led to three more points from Smith off the tee to draw the game level at 27-27. The contest was delicately poised, waiting to see who would land a final punch.

Marcus Smith is among those with a first shot at doing so. In two years, his journey as a full-back has circled back to Dublin and a chance to close a tricky period with a fresh start. 02:32 PM BST ...