Marcus Smith departs Harlequins, won't be playing this weekend

The dazzling playmaker has decided to swap the chilly London scene for sun-soaked Dubai, as he jets off on a lavish holiday with his glamorous partner.

Taking a well-deserved break from the grind of Harlequins' training sessions in the lead-up to the Six Nations, the immensely talented number 10 is leaving the freezing temperatures behind for the allure of warmer climates in the Middle East.

And if that's not enough to set tongues wagging, Smith's partner, the stunning Beth, has given fans a sneak peek into their luxurious getaway on Instagram.

Posting a glamorous snapshot, Beth captioned the photo with a tantalizing update: "Brb we just getting some winter sun."

The England and Harlequins fly-half has been dating the professional model Dolling for over two years.

On Instagram, where she has amassed over 36,000 followers, Beth gives her fans a glimpse of her glitzy shoots and the behind the scenes life of England’s new superstar.

She also enjoys singing and has her own Instagram page packed with videos of her showing off her vocal talent. When will we hear rugby anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot?

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