England fly-half Marcus Smith called up by British & Irish Lions as cover for Finn Russell

[ASFN Admin]

Fly-half Marcus Smith has been handed a shock call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad in South Africa to cover Finn Russell who has an Achilles injury. The 22 year-old only made his England debut last week against the USA but head coach Warren Gatland selected him ahead of far more experienced options in Johnny Sexton, the Ireland fly half, and George Ford. There is no doubt that he is a form option having guided Harlequins to the Gallagher Premiership title with an outstanding individual per

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