Care puts his faith in Smith to return

By PAUL REES

Danny Care is backing Marcus Smith to win his England place back and help the side become successful in the coming years.
Smith was released from the England squad last week with Owen Farrell having taken his outside-half jersey in the last two Six Nations matches and George Ford restored to the squad after returning from an Achilles tendon injury.
Smith started for Harlequins against Exeter in yesterday’s Big Match at Twickenham, the venue for Saturday’s clash between England and France. His half-back partner was Care, who in his 14-year, 87-cap career had to cope with pers...

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