Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

Marcus Smith has confirmed his future at Harlequins until at least 2028, signing a new multi-year deal with the club.

A statement released by the Twickenham-based club reads:

The 25-year-old Quins and England fly-half will continue to entertain The Stoop faithful for seasons to come after committing his future to his boyhood club, where he has developed into a leading global player.

Smith is renowned for possessing an understanding of the game and leadership skills beyond his years that allow him to marshal his team on the pitch, whilst providing moments of magic with ball in hand that make him one of game’s most potent attacking threats.

Smith was the second youngest player in Gallagher Premiership history to make their debut when he started against London Irish in September 2017, aged just 18 years and 200 days old.

To date, the fly-half has accumulated 166 appearances in the Quarters and racked up a staggering 1,505 points, including 35 tries.

On the international stage, Smith has earned 39 caps and scored 284 points with the red rose adorned on his chest. In 2021, he was also called-up to the British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa.

“I’m super excited to sign a new deal with Harlequins,” said Smith. “I love the Club; it’s given me and my family a lot over the years and I’m looking forward to the future here.

“Every time I come in to the training ground, I’m excited about the future of the Club because I can see the level of talent we have in the building. We’ve always prided ourselves on our homegrown talent, and I think everyone is going to see more of that in seasons to come.

“Every time I play at The Stoop, I feel the love from the fans and their support for not only myself, but the team – I think they provide the best support this league has to offer. Personally, and collectively, we are all so grateful for them.

“I’ve come through the Academy and still play with a lot of my best mates – hopefully we can achieve more of our dreams together.”