Smith stars on the big stage

By SAM JACKSON
Marcus Smith delivered a man-of-the-match performance as Harlequins signed off 2023 with a 32-26 victory over Gloucester in front of 76,813 at Twickenham.
Smith dominated the game with ball in hand and slotted a drop goal, but a late penalty try gave Gloucester a chance of victory and with the ball in their possession as time passed the 80-minute mark, it was the Quins No.10 who stole the ball to end the game.
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson said: “It was brilliant to get over the line and get the job done.
“Such a big occasion, big day, and that kind of adds pressure that ...

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