Rugby-England seek Smith spark against Chile


Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - England Training - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France - September 22, 2023 England's Marcus Smith during training REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

LILLE, France (Reuters) - Having been touted as England's "next big thing" at flyhalf, then overlooked, Marcus Smith is again the man being tasked with bringing some adventure to their backline against Chile on Saturday, this time from fullback.

Smith has never started a game in the 15 shirt for club or country, but his lively cameos in the position in recent weeks earned him a starting berth in Lille, with regular fullback Freddie Steward rested.

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