“I reckon I’m a six-and-a-half,” says Marcus Smith, with disarming precision. It is a modest self-appraisal for a 25-year-old feted as England’s most potent creative force, but you can ...

“I reckon I’m a six-and-a-half,” says Marcus Smith, with disarming precision. It is a modest self-appraisal for a 25-year-old feted as England’s most potent creative force, but you can ...

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.

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.

We have to be very careful about heralding a new dawn, and certainly suppressing the tidal surge of euphoria for Fin Smith. However, let me make a bold statement – he is the best fly-half in ...

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 (left) has 39 England caps to Fin Smith's six Men's Six Nations: Ireland v England Venue: Aviva Stadium Date: Saturday, 1 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Listen live on BBC ...

Marcus Smith picked at full-back for Argentina warm-up - Maro Itoje to captain side that includes nine English starters ...

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.