"Am I just a good club player?" How Fin Smith conquered his mental doubts on the international stage to be on cusp of European glory

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23/05/2025 20:02

Fin Smith lifts the Prem trophy aloft in 2024 (Getty Images)

Can the 23-year-old help crown Northampton kings of Europe before embarking on the Lions tour?

Can the 23-year-old crown Northampton kings of Europe before embarking on the Lions tour?

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