Six Nations 2022: England relies on the Harlequins formula to unleash Marcus Smith's full power against Italy

Eddie Jones praised a team that "lit up Rome" for which he sprinkled some Harlequin stardust in the England squad, which should unleash the best-attacking intentions. In the rear against Scotland, the mix of options has changed, with big changes that seem to have created a team that can get the most out of Marcus Smith. Six Nations 2022 Fans can buy Six Nations Tickets from our website.

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Marcus Smith's promotion to the defensive backcourt

Jack Nowell chose the left-wing, which allowed Joe Marchant to start in the perimeter centre. Where he started with the Harlequins and immediately bring a more professional look to the backline.

In addition, his clubmate Alex Dombrandt, who is more popular than Sam Simmonds at number 8, is his first start for the Six Nations.

Since Smith's promotion to the defensive backcourt, it feels like it's only a matter of time before Dombrandt joins the team, given the natural chemistry of the two on offence. As if they share the same instinct for using space, Smith's speed and distribution combine perfectly with East Brandt's terrifying dribbling skills.

"He's a free-running No. 8, he's not a legit number 8," Jones said. “Who won the No. 8 World Cup because he puts himself in a good attacking position, he repeats me of Bobby Skinstad the Springboks. It's a game where there's quite a bit of space, so it will outfit him.

"They certainly have that understanding, we thought it was a great game for him, Italian games are generally more open and unstructured.

"Alex walks very well on Marcus' backbone, we've seen certain styles of players that fit together. At this point they've got it did it again in practice today and I'm sure it will happen on Sunday."

England bank on Harlequins formula to unleash Marcus Smith full power against Italy

At the heart of Quins' attacking pivot is Danny Care's speed and gait, and in the starting XV before Harry Randall was promoted to Ben Youngs, Bristol's scrum-half should present a comparable running threat, and this attacking combination Marchant's effectiveness switch to the centre and outward emphasizes this.

Jones is asking his team to be more violent, but it's not just physical, it's mental.

"If it's on, call the ball there, It doesn't matter what number you have on your back," Marchant said.

"I got a lot of chances from him, basically, I was in space and he was like 'Yeah, I can do it because he has the skills.

"It's great because all the other guys around him feel the same way. Even in training, we do that a lot, the 'bosu' game (touch game on the small side) at Quins where everyone is playing, it's a tough job, trying to connect with each other, find space, and when it's there, it's on. Wherever we are, we play."

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