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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.

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.

Smith’s involvement in this year’s Six Nations came predominantly at full-back, with the 26-year-old forced to watch his younger namesake, Fin, take the fly-half reins in his stead.

After weeks of speculation, debate and intrigue about the choice of Lions playmakers, there was still a dramatic twist here on Thursday - Marcus Smith picked, but the door left ajar for Owen Farrell.

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.

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ALEX BYWATER AT THE STOOP: Marcus Smith warmed up for the British & Irish Lions tour with a trademark jinking try and a 14-point haul to ensure Danny Care's Harlequins farewell ended with a win.

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.

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.