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Evening Standard
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Nick Purewal

Marcus Smith injury: England sweat over fly-half ahead of Six Nations opener against Italy

England are anxiously awaiting news over the fitness of Marcus Smith ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.

The Harlequins fly-half has handed England a major injury scare after he left training on crutches on Monday. Smith pulled up while jogging during a session in Girona, Spain, where England have been preparing for the Six Nations since last week. He had been pushing for start at No10 against Italy, but is now a major doubt.

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