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Manie vs Marcus: ‘Massive’ battle of Test apprentices

The Champions Cup last 16 clash between the DHL Stormers and Harlequins will feature a battle between two expansive playmakers: Manie Libbok and Marcus Smith.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

England drop Smith, Farrell at 10

England have backed Owen Farrell to lead the team at flyhalf as Steve Borthwick looks for a response in the second-round Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Dawson: Time to break Smith and Farrell up

Former scrumhalf Matt Dawson says England need to break up the axis between Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell and instead field one of the two playmakers at flyhalf.

Watch: Willemse picks his best backs

Springbok and DHL Stormers utility back Damian Willemse reveals who he holds to be among the best flyhalf and fullback talents in the modern game.

Watch: Bok star left dummy-struck

Andre Esterhuizen was sold one of the best dummies ever seen in the lead-up to an incredible try for Harlequins on Saturday.

O’Driscoll: Sexton is inferior to Smith

Brian O’Driscoll says veteran Ireland playmaker Johnny Sexton is an “inferior athlete” to Marcus Smith, but the former skipper believes his countryman has the IQ to outsmart the English upstart in a face-off.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Smith of England shakes hands with Alex Dombrandt of England after the final whistle during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Highlights: England end Wales’ title defence

Marcus Smith’s boot and a try from Alex Dombrandt helped England keep their Six Nations title hopes alive with a victory over reigning champions Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Smith delighted with Biggar backing during Lions tour

England flyhalf Marcus Smith says he learned valuable lessons from Dan Biggar during last year’s British and Irish Lions tour as he prepares to go head to head with the Wales stand-off in the Six Nations.

Rugby Union - England Training - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2018 England's Marcus Smith during training

Jones: Sky is the limit for Marcus Smith

Eddie Jones said there’s no limit to how good Marcus Smith can be after the England flyhalf starred in Sunday’s 33-0 thumping of Italy in Rome.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Marcus Smith of England celebrates after being awarded a penalty on the last play during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Jones: No regrets over Smith substitution

England coach Eddie Jones has defended his substitution strategy after coming in for heavy criticism for the changes he made during the opening Six Nations loss to Scotland.