#4. Marcus Smith, 23, England
- Position: Fly-half
- Age in 2025: 26
- Caps: 4
McGeechan said: “A bit of a throwback to my era in terms of his size (just 12.5 stone). But what a huge talent.
“Smith’s progression from Brighton College 1st XV to the Harlequins 1st XV was rapid and well-timed, with Nick Evans stepping back to coach.
“I have watched a lot of him. He never looks flustered on the ball, which is the hallmark of a great player.”
DID YOU KNOW? Smith made his British and Irish Lions debut, playing at fly-half for the full 80 minutes against the Stormers. He converted all 7 tries successfully for a 49–3 win for the Lions