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“Special talent” – Sir Ian McGeechan picks four wonderkids in his 2025 Lions XV

#4. Marcus Smith, 22, 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

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