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What Marcus Smith really made of the Owen Farrell Lions call-up
By PA
Marcus Smith is “buzzing” that Owen Farrell has joined the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia after the former England team-mates were reunited on the field in Adelaide on Saturday.
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Smith and Farrell were brought on at the same time in the 48-0 rout of an AUNZ Invitational XV and dovetailed impressively, forming the type of creative axis that was once valued so highly by England.
It was Farrell’s first appearance since he was called up as a replacement for the injured Elliot Daly and he produced some telling moments in attack, albeit against limited opposition.
Both playmakers are hoping to be involved in Saturday’s first Test against the Wallabies, with bench spots potentially available for those players who have the versatility to cover multiple positions.
“I was buzzing to see Owen come. Playing with him over the last four years and learning off him over the last eight years has been super valuable for my development,” Smith said.
“I can’t speak highly enough of Owen – the things he’s taught me on and off the field – playing alongside him, training with him, learning from him.
“I can’t thank him enough, so to be out there with him on the pitch was good fun.”
See how we rated Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell in the game against AUNZ XV below.
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