Marcus Smith set to start at full-back for British & Irish Lions against Argentina - with NINE English players in Andy Farrell's starting XV

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18/06/2025 15:11

Marcus Smith will start at full-back for the British & Irish Lions when they face Argentina in their pre-tour fixture in Dublin on Friday night.

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