London Irish 21-25 Harlequins: Quins gamble pays off as Smith shows class

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Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Marcus Smith of Harlequins scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Harlequins at Brentford Community Stadium on April 24, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

MARCUS Smith gave Eddie Jones another loud reminder of why he deserves to be brought into the England set-up as the youngster conjured up a piece of late magic to present Quins with another crucial victory in their play-off fight.
England veterans Mike Brown and Danny Care celebrated special appearance milestones and were expected to take centre stage, but it was the Quins 21-year-old fly-half who shone brightly and demonstrated just why he is being tipped to enjoy a successful international future.
Quins rejected a penalty attempt in the dying moment which would have ensured a draw and wen...

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