Rugby-All eyes on Smith as England look to rediscover attacking verve


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 03 Nov 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England Training - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - July 7, 2021 England's Marcus Smith during training REUTERS/David Klein

LONDON (Reuters) - In a few short months Marcus Smith has been catapulted from young, uncapped Harlequins flyhalf to seemingly being the keystone to a much-needed sea-change in England's entire attacking mentality two years out from the next World Cup.

Smith, 22, had one of the most remarkable summers any rugby player can ever have experienced as he first inspired Harlequins to their incredible semi-final comeback against Bristol and then to the Premiership title win over Exeter nL2N2O80AY.

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