Kevin Sinfield, England's assistant coach, believes Marcus Smith could become a better full-back than fly-half. This positional switch was initiated ahead of the 2023 World Cup, where Smith played No. 15 in several matches. Despite mixed results, including defensive struggles against Scotland, Sinfield sees promise in Smith's ability to play effectively in wider spaces. The goal is to develop Smith's skills to be world-class in both positions, adapting to modern rugby trends that favor multiple playmakers in the backline.
If we could get him into a position where he's world class at both, it gives us some options. You look at how the game is played now and how valuable a second ball player can be.
Marcus's big strengths are when he is in space...so clearly it makes sense to try and get him a little bit wider where the gaps tend to be a little bit bigger.
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