Marcus Smith may be given a chance to start for England against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday if Freddie Steward's injury forces him to miss the match. Steward, who started in full-back against Australia, suffered a hand injury and was forced to continue playing despite appearing to be in considerable pain. He will not return to training until Thursday.
With Smith already having played in the No 15 jersey last season, he has shown that he can adapt to different positions. While he lacks Steward's aerial presence, he offers more of a running threat against Fiji, who traditionally favor an offloading game.
Coach Steve Borthwick may choose to experiment with Smith at full-back, particularly if Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence are out of the starting lineup. Tom Roebuck or Henry Arundell could also fill in at full-back, but Smith would be the natural choice.
The England head coach has already shown an ability to adapt his team's strategy mid-game, as seen in their recent victory against Australia. Smith's playing style and ability to make a difference with his running threat could prove beneficial against Fiji.
However, Borthwick may have other plans for Smith, particularly if he is called upon to play at fly-half or midfield. Ben Earl, the Saracens flanker, has already expressed interest in playing in different positions and being part of the team's hybrid options.
With Smith already having played in the No 15 jersey last season, he has shown that he can adapt to different positions. While he lacks Steward's aerial presence, he offers more of a running threat against Fiji, who traditionally favor an offloading game.
Coach Steve Borthwick may choose to experiment with Smith at full-back, particularly if Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence are out of the starting lineup. Tom Roebuck or Henry Arundell could also fill in at full-back, but Smith would be the natural choice.
The England head coach has already shown an ability to adapt his team's strategy mid-game, as seen in their recent victory against Australia. Smith's playing style and ability to make a difference with his running threat could prove beneficial against Fiji.
However, Borthwick may have other plans for Smith, particularly if he is called upon to play at fly-half or midfield. Ben Earl, the Saracens flanker, has already expressed interest in playing in different positions and being part of the team's hybrid options.
. Given Freddie Steward's injury, it'd be smart to give Smith some game time. He's already shown he can adapt to different positions, and his running threat could cause problems for the Fijians. Borthwick's already proven himself to be flexible with his team's strategy mid-game, so why not try something new? 
Let's see if Smith can bring that spark against Fiji! 
I think Marcus Smith would be a solid choice at full-back against Fiji 
. He's got the speed and agility to make an impact on their offloading game, which is pretty common against England. Did you know that Fiji's offense relies heavily on the quick pass? 
The stats show they've completed 82% of their passes within 5 yards in their last 3 games 
. Smith could use his speed to shut down those opportunities and make it harder for them to score 
. That's a pretty high number! Smith's experience playing at No 15 last season would definitely help him out 
. And, with Freddie Steward out, he'd be a natural fit for the role 
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. Bring on Saturday! 
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If they go for Smith at full-back, I reckon he's got a good chance of making a difference... but if they start experimenting with his other skills, that's when things get interesting 
. Coach Borthwick should definitely give him a go if Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence are out 
. Just imagine Smith sprinting down the wing with the ball! 
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Can you believe Freddie Steward got hurt so bad he was like "Hey, I'm good, just gonna keep playing" 
? I mean, that's some serious dedication to the sport! Anyway, if Marcus Smith gets a chance to start at full-back, it could be lit 
might b a chance 4 him 2 start instead of freddie steward