and England finishing the tournament as runners-up behind France. Image: Marcus Smith and Harlequins were no match for Sam Prendergast and Leinster in their one-sided Champions Cup tie Since ...

There are not many England players currently on the circuit whose name and identity transcend the sport. Maro Itoje, perhaps – but, even then, the captain might not be considered a household name.

Jeremy Guscott weighs up Marcus Smith's chances and the prospects of the France-based players.

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Six Nations, we have ranked the 50 best players based on their performances in the Championship.

England will require a repeat result against Wales - and hope that Scotland stun France in Paris - as they chase Six Nations silverware, but it is long odds on such a scenario unfolding.

The improving Paul Graou and Japan’s first-choice No 9 Naoto Saito are quality options but the suggestions from France are ... with England in the Six Nations, Fin Smith, Fraser Dingwall and ...

Steve Borthwick’s side ran in nine tries during a thumping 59-14 win against ... England’s fifth try before half-time. One of the positives from this Autumn Nations Series. Marcus Smith ...

Listening with particular attention that day was Marcus Smith ... Which is exactly what Smith did. He had a hand in all five of England’s tries against Australia and in spite of the result ...

The two-phase strike for Tadhg Beirne’s try against England is a case in point ... gained over 200m more than second place (574m vs Marcus Smith’s 366m) suggests a significant threat.

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