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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Duncan Bech

SHOCKING: Marcus smith england boss eddie jones backs fly half to handle scotland pressure - You Need To See This

PA Wire

Eddie Jones is confident Marcus Smith will thrive on his Guinness Six Nations debut at Murrayfield, even though he expects Scotland to target the rising star of English rugby.

Smith has fended off the challenge from George Ford for the fly-half duties in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash, with Jones seeing the toughest challenge of his five-cap career as a crucial part of his development.

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