Marcus Smith calls for improvement ahead of Argentina clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Marcus Smith, filling in as scrum-half for England, demands further progress despite their recent 73-8 victory over Fiji. He highlighted the need to break Argentina's unbeaten home record in Santiago del Estero during their upcoming match on July 18. Smith, who last played scrum-half in school, emphasized commitment to improvement and the importance of finishing the summer campaign positively. England's five-match losing streak ended with the Fiji win, and the team is eager to replicate that success against a challenging Argentine side.
- •England defeated Fiji 73-8 last weekend.
- •Smith played scrum-half due to an injury to Alex Mitchell.
- •Upcoming match against Argentina is on July 18 at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades.
- •Argentina is unbeaten in their home stadium, winning both prior matches.
- •Smith is excited to reunite with his club-mates from Harlequins.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stand-in scrum-half Smith demands more from England
- 3:42 PMBBC Sport — Stand-in scrum-half Smith demands more from England
"England have still have plenty to improve upon in spite of last weekend's 11-try win over Fiji, says utility back Marcus Smith
"England still have plenty to improve on in spite of last weekend's 11-try win over Fiji, says utility back Marcus Smith.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 4:00 PMStand-in scrum-half Smith demands more from England
England still have plenty to improve on in spite of last weekend's 11-try win over Fiji, says utility back Marcus Smith.
- BBC SportJul 14, 2026, 3:42 PMStand-in scrum-half Smith demands more from England
England have still have plenty to improve upon in spite of last weekend's 11-try win over Fiji, says utility back Marcus Smith
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