Marcus Smith adopts military breathing technique to improve his goal kicking

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England fly-half missed crucial kicks in New Zealand
Jonny Wilkinson and Leigh Halfpenny also helping

Marcus Smith has adopted a military breathing technique to keep a lid on his anger – and sought advice from Jonny Wilkinson – after his goal-kicking woes on England duty in the summer.

Smith missed three crucial kicks when England narrowly missed out on a first win in New Zealand in 21 years in July's first Test in Dunedin, ultimately losing 16-15, and has spoken candidly about how tough that was to digest.

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