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The decision to go with the most attacking trio available in Finn Russell, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith shines a light on the intentions of the 2025 Lions. The tour four years ago to South Africa ...
Jack of all trades, a master of none? Applying that adage to Marcus Smith, the rugby player, would be harsh and incorrect. However, in the context of British and Irish Lions selection, it outlines ...
In his decades covering sports, Stephen A. Smith has seen a lot of cheating and dirty tricks, but it’s nothing compared to what he'd face in a longshot bid for the Democratic nomination for ...
Maro Itoje, perhaps – but, even then, the captain might not be considered a household name. Marcus Smith is another like Itoje, a player who is as near to appealing to observers outside the sport as ...
Fresh off an exhausting run in the Six Nations, Marcus Smith didn’t pause to settle in before shifting gears entirely. The Harlequins playmaker crossed continents to the U.S. and linked up with ...
England’s Marcus Smith is back in the team for the Wales clash (Adam Davy/PA) England have made extensive changes to their team for Saturday’s final Guinness Six Nations match against Wales ...
Job done for England and job done for Marcus Smith as Steve Borthwick’s side kept themselves in the Six Nations title race. Smith was dropped to the bench for this fixture with boss Borthwick ...
When invited to praise the performance of Marcus Smith, back to his twinkle-toed best in England’s controlled demolition of Italy, Steve Borthwick was reticent.Appearing faintly irritated by the ...
The emergence of test match rookies Sam Prendergast and Fin Smith is threatening to make Finn Russell and Marcus Smith surplus to requirements for the British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia.
Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his side’s spluttering attack by axing the Harlequins playmaker, dealing a major blow to ...
England head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith to the bench for the Six Nations clash with Italy, with Henry Slade also missing out in a refreshed backline. Smith had started England ...
LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - England have dropped Marcus Smith for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham with Elliot Daly replacing him as coach Steve Borthwick makes three changes ...