Smith stars on the big stage

MARCUS Smith delivered a man-of-the-match performance as Harlequins signed off 2023 with a 32-26 victory over Gloucester in front of 76,813 at Twickenham.

- SAM JACKSON

Smith dominated the game with ball in hand and slotted a drop goal, but a late penalty try gave Gloucester a chance of victory and with the ball in their possession as time passed the 80-minute mark, it was the Quins No.10 who stole the ball to end the game.

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson said: "It was brilliant to get over the line and get the job done.