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.

Flower Mound Marcus survives against Keller, 8-7 in Game 3 of a best-of-3 series in the Class 6A Division II Region I semifinal played on May 10, 2025 at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club.