23 October 2026

Smith partnership & Saracens spice - Furbank on life at Quins

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Smith partnership & Saracens spice - Furbank on life at Quins

George Furbank traded champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins - and the early signs of synergy with Marcus Smith are promising.

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