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Marcus Smith staying
DIR By: DazzaS
Date: February 10, 2021, 5:02 am
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HARLEQUINS IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT HOMEGROWN FLY-HALF
MARCUS SMITH HAS SIGNED A LONG-TERM CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE
CLUB
Smith, 21, is the latest player to commit his future with the
Club, following the likes of Danny Care, Dino Lamb, James and
Ross Chisholm and Aaron Morris in recent weeks.
Joining the Harlequins Academy in 2017, Smith is on course to
make his 100th appearance this season, having played his 95th
game in the famous Quarters against Bath Rugby last weekend.
Against London Irish at the end of the 2019/20 season, Smith
became the second-youngest player in history to reach 500 points
Gallagher Premiership points at the age of 21, behind only Jonny
Wilkinson, and currently leads the 2020/21 season as the
league’s top point scorer.
Marcus Smith signs
A star at the age-grade level, Smith played for the England U18
and U20 sides before going on to feature in an uncapped England
XV fixture against the Barbarians in 2019. The halfback claimed
an impressive 26 points for the day alongside fellow Harlequin
Alex Dombrandt as the England side scored over 50 points under
Smith’s direction.
Commenting, General Manager Billy Millard said: “We’re thrilled
to have Marcus recommit to the Club once more. At a young age,
Marcus has become one of the key figures within our squad.
“To have the impact and cool-headed approach Marcus does as a
21-year-old fly-half in the Premiership is hugely impressive.
We’re really looking forward to seeing him continue to learn and
grow at the centre of our team.
“We are really excited by the squad we have assembled at the
moment, and Marcus’ recommitment is a testament to the spine of
homegrown talent we have within our team.”
Delighted to recommit, Smith said: “I’m thrilled to extend my
time with Quins. I’ve been part of the Club’s academy section
since I was 14 and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.
“I wanted to extend my time here to continue to build with this
fantastic Club and hopefully bring some silverware to The Stoop.
The chance to make some great memories with some of the guys
I’ve come through the age-grades with and a few of the older
players here is something I’m looking forward to.
“We have a brilliant squad and hopefully we can keep improving
and delivering in the way we have these past few weeks.”
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Re: Marcus Smith staying
DIR By: Grins
Date: February 10, 2021, 10:25 am
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This is great news
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