Steve Borthwick has backed Marcus Smith to rebound from a difficult day from the tee against France after revealing that the ...

Now the Marcus express has been shunted into ... With centre Henry Slade left out entirely by England, and remembering ...

Date: Sunday, 9 March Kick-off: 15:00 GMT Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Coverage: Live audio commentary via the BBC Sport website and app Elliot Daly will start ahead of Marcus Smith at full ...

England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed Marcus Smith will retain the kicking duties this weekend, despite Fin Smith ...

Marcus Smith has conjured dazzling moments throughout ... full-backs and wings could spot space wider and call for a pass rather than a kick. Not everything has to rest on the shoulders of Smith.

Marcus Smith is another like Itoje, a player who is as near to appealing to observers outside the sport as any other. When Smith burst onto the scene in 2017 – called up to the England squad for ...

Sometimes players like to pretend they barely contemplate their direct opponent. That way they can neatly sidestep all external comparisons and inner doubts and concentrate on their own jobs. It is a ...

Jack of all trades, a master of none? Applying that adage to Marcus Smith, the rugby player, would be harsh and incorrect. However, in the context of British and Irish Lions selection, it outlines ...