Marcus Smith: England now have a ‘free swing’ at Ireland

FREE HIT: Marcus Smith’s return at fly-half quickly turned into a nightmare. Pic: Ben Whitley/PA

Marcus Smith insists England are ready to climb off the canvas for their shot to nothing in Dublin as they look to avoid another Guinness Six Nations mismatch.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

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