FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England Training - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - July 7, 2021 England's Marcus Smith during training REUTERS/David Klein
LONDON (Reuters) -The British & Irish Lions have called up England's Marcus Smith for the tour of South Africa as injury cover for Finn Russell, who is nursing an achilles problem, and the young flyhalf admits he "shaking" at the prospect of realising a rugby dream.
The Lions made the announcement as Smith was mid-way through his second test appearance for England against Canada on Saturday, after which he will fly out to meet up with the squad.
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