Emma Raducanu's Christian Dior photoshoot blamed for slip in results by England rugby boss

This is something Howe is guarding against for Smith, who is likely to see him given the role of ringmaster when the Autumn Nations Series continues against Australia

“What have you seen her on – the front page of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar or whatever it is, wearing Christian Dior clothes,” the 61-year-old added.

“All that is a distraction around her. It might not be to that degree with Marcus, but potentially it could be.

“So the guidance we can give him when he’s with us, the guidance that he gets from Harlequins and the guidance he gets from his parents – who I know, fortunately, are very good people – will be important so he can keep his feet on the ground and keep impressing as a rugby player.”

source: express.co.uk