MARCUS Smith is just as physical as Owen Farrell and a better defender than George Ford. Now it is time to open up the international stage door and let him strut his stuff.
Former England fly-half Andy Goode believes this summer is the perfect time for the 22-yearold playmaker to take a major step towards his inevitable rugby stardom.
The clamour for Harlequins starlet Smith to be let off the leash in England’s summer contests with USA and Canada continues to grow, making it more and more difficult for Eddie Jones to ignore.
The England head coach has kept a close eye on Smith’s developme...