#2. Marcus Smith
Telegraph 5/10: “A promotion too soon? Probably. Solid enough in front of the uprights but gifted too many kicks to the waiting arms of Ramos and struggled to manipulate space.”
Rugby Pass 3.5/10: “Looked confused from the off, disorientation summed up by his head-scratching punt after England win a free at a scrum. That gave the French a soft mark to clear from their 22. His puzzled effort continued right the way through on a miserable evening capped by that gaffe of not touching down behind his line, allowing Ollivon to burgle his second try.”
Planet Rugby 3/10: ” Outplayed, couldn’t get the attack ticking over. The effort was there in so many instances, but it just wasn’t his night. Given the chance to swim with Owen Farrell on the bench but Smith just sunk.”
Mail Online 4/10: “Different player in an England shirt from the one who runs it for Quins.”
Replacement: Owen Farrell
