Marcus Smith pilots England to win over Canada - unaware he got Lions call-up during first half

Smith was the star of the show - unaware he had been called up to the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

Marcus Smith (left) marshalled England to victory over Canada. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

Marcus Smith piloted England’s 70-14 rout of Canada – unaware he had been called up to the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Smith’s madcap month took another remarkable twist, with the Harlequins fly-half receiving a Lions call-up midway through England’s 10-try romp at Twickenham.