Marcus Smith Picked at Full-Back for Lions Warm-up Against Argentina

Marcus Smith picked at full-back for Lions warm-up against Argentina

Maro Itoje to captain side that includes nine English starters

Lions team v Argentina: Nine English starters as Marcus Smith picked at full-back

By Gavin Mairs in Dublin and Charlie Morgan

Danny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour

Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with the British and Irish Lions. Smith began this year’s Guinness Six Nations as England’s first-choice fly-half before being shifted to full-back and dropped to the bench due to the emergence of rival playmaker Fin […] The post Danny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour appeared first on The Ru…

Marcus Smith to Start at Full-Back | Lions Aim to Set the Tone vs Argentina

Marcus Smith has been named at full-back as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina in their opening tour match, aiming to ‘set the tone’ for the campaign ahead. The selection marks a strategic shift from the usual positions for the playmaker, underscoring the Lions’ intent to establish early dominance and cohesion. With anticipation building, the Lions look to Smith’s versatility and leadership to provide a strong foundation again…

Lions star Marcus Smith has revealed he'd like to swap nations one day

England and Lions fly-half Marcus Smith has opened the door to a possible switch of international allegiance – revealing he dreams of one day representing the Philippines, his country of birth. RUCK’s Lions content is powered by ISUZU. The 26-year-old Harlequins maestro, capped 44 times by England, made the admission during an “Ask Me Anything” session with England Rugby. While Smith remains fully committed to the Red Rose, he admitted he has am…