BETTER HALVES
DANNY CARE remembers his first training session with Marcus Smith at Harlequins. Smith was in his last year at school but already there was something that marked him out as a future star. “What stuck out most is that he was screaming for the ball,” recalls Care. “He was telling people where he wanted the ball, where he wanted them to run. I was a bit blown away by him and excited for him to finish school so he could get out there with us.”
The pair may be at opposite ends of the career spectrum, but they have developed an electrifying half-back partnership and their recent form has helped spark a turnaround in Quins’ fortunes since Paul Gustard’s departure at the start of the year. As they push for a Gallagher Premiership play-off spot, they talk hair, hopes and having fun…
Who has the best hair?
Him! I’ve had to pay for some of mine and it’s still nowhere near what I’d like it to be. When I look at Marcus, the one thing I’d take is his goosestep and then I’d take his hair. He’s got really girthy hair, it’s thick. It’s what you can
