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.

ALEX BYWATER AT THE STOOP: Marcus Smith warmed up for the British & Irish Lions tour with a trademark jinking try and a 14-point haul to ensure Danny Care's Harlequins farewell ended with a win.

Marcus Smith will start at full-back for the British & Irish Lions when they face Argentina in their pre-tour fixture in Dublin on Friday night.

Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with the British and Irish Lions. Smith began this year’s Guinness Six ...