""It's huge for us [to have Smith back]. He's our quarterback, he's our guy. He's a British Lion. He loves playing for Quins. He loves playing at The Stoop," Gilmore told BBC Radio London. "The energy and confidence that he brings to the other boys, when you sit in the dressing room and Smithy's in there, you definitely get a boost.""
""Despite conceding 76 points across two defeats to begin the season, there have been positives for Gilmore's side. Flanker Will Evans scored a first-half hat-trick in a dominant opening 40 minutes against defending league champions Bath. And Quins ended a 1,723-day wait for victory over Sarries when they beat them 17-10 at The Stoop last October, before fighting back from 12-0 down at half-time to win 23-12 when the two sides met at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in March.""
""The 26-year-old England fly-half has not played for his club side yet this season after representing the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia in the summer. Saracens have started the new Prem season with two big wins and are top of the table, while Quins have suffered consecutive defeats and have picked up just a sole losing bonus point against Bath on the opening day.""
Marcus Smith will return to Harlequins for the London derby against Saracens. The 26-year-old England fly-half missed Harlequins' start to the season after touring Australia with the British and Irish Lions. Saracens lead the Premiership after two big wins, while Harlequins have suffered consecutive defeats and earned only a single losing bonus point. Smith is described as the team's "quarterback" and a British Lion who brings energy and confidence to teammates. Harlequins conceded 76 points across two losses but showed positives: Will Evans scored a first-half hat-trick, and Quins recorded recent historic wins over Saracens, including ending a long winless run.
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