"I wouldn't have him as a starter" – Why England legend Mike Brown disagrees with Marcus Smith starting at fullback

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29/05/2025 12:10

England legend Mike Brown believes that Marcus Smith should not be starting Test matches at fullback, as the Harlequin has adopted the 15 shirt as a secondary position in recent…

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