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STUART BARNES

Marcus Smith finally starting to prove he’s more than a fancy goose-step

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Harlequins fly half channelled Owen Farrell to prove he can mix it up beyond the usual tricks versus Bayonne. He needs more of same to win over Steve Borthwick

Stuart Barnes

Thursday December 18 2025, 5.00pm GMT, The Times

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Marcus Smith finally starting to prove he’s more than a fancy goose-step

Harlequins fly half channelled Owen Farrell to prove he can mix it up beyond the usual tricks versus Bayonne. He needs more of same to win over Steve Borthwick

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