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. There are nine Englishmen in Farrell's starting XV.

Behind him, and out of the England fly-half’s vision, arrives Nick Buoy, Smith’s director of rugby at Brighton College and a man who played a formative role in his development.

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.

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 the predicament he finds himself in.

Speaking about his experience, Smith said that it was an exciting time for rugby in the U.S., and he was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.

Speaking about his experience, Smith said that it was an exciting time for rugby in the U.S., and he was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. Back at Harlequins, there’s a determined ...

Marcus Smith scored one try and had a hand in another, with a long pass for wing Ollie Sleightholme, as he parked the disappointment of his demotion. The Harlequin got the three biggest cheers of ...

Marcus Smith had been Steve Borthwick's first-choice pick at No 10 since the 2023 Rugby World Cup whenever he has been fit, but was shifted to full-back for England's second and third-round ...